• Software Developer (Senior)

    Competitive Range Solutions, LLC (Fort Meade, MD)


    Job Description:

    Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

     

    We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to contribute to the technical design, development, implementation, and optimization of large-scale DoD software systems. This role requires expertise in coding, testing, debugging, system performance analysis, and secure software development, ensuring the efficiency and reliability of mission-critical applications.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Design, develop, and implement software solutions using existing and emerging technology platforms.

    + Create detailed technical designs to ensure alignment with DoD cybersecurity and operational standards.

    + Code, test, debug, and install software applications, optimizing performance and security.

    + Conduct organizational needs analysis, ensuring software development efforts align with defense mission goals.

    + Review, analyze, and modify programming systems, implementing scalable and efficient solutions.

    + Maintain operational efficiency of existing systems, identifying and resolving technical issues.

    + Maintain documentation records for system development, modifications, and updates.

    + Ensure compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity policies.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity professionals, system engineers, and mission planners.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.

    + Education:

    + Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field OR equivalent work experience.

    + Experience:

    + 2 years of experience with a master's degree or higher OR

    + 4 years of experience with a bachelor's degree OR

    + 6 years of experience with an associate's degree.

    + Technical Expertise:

    + Proficiency in software development, debugging, testing, and system performance optimization.

    + Strong understanding of secure coding practices, database architecture, and large-scale system integration.

    + Ability to design, modify, and enhance defense software systems efficiently.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience working with classified DoD systems and secure software development environments.

    + Familiarity with cloud-based solutions (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).

    + Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, AWS Certified Developer, or DoD-approved software credentials.