Assistant Gis Software Developer Jobs in Washington

Software Developer

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software applications and digital solutions supporting Transformation Strategy, Enablement, and Service Experience initiatives.
• Collaborate with business analysts, stakeholders, and technical teams to analyze requirements and develop effective software solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain web applications, enterprise applications, APIs, integrations, and automation solutions.
• Support modernization efforts by enhancing existing applications and developing new system capabilities that improve business processes and service delivery.
• Design, develop, and maintain application interfaces between internal and external systems.
• Create and execute unit tests, integration tests, and automated test scripts to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges.
• Develop technical documentation, including system designs, technical specifications, code documentation, and operational procedures.
• Support Agile development activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to software engineering best practices and development standards.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps and infrastructure teams to support application deployment, release management, and CI/CD pipeline activities.
• Develop and maintain database queries, stored procedures, data integrations, and reporting functionality as required.
• Ensure software solutions comply with organizational security requirements, accessibility standards, and coding best practices.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), implementation activities, and post-deployment support.
• Assist in developing automation capabilities that improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Monitor application performance and recommend enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and usability.
• Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and development tools to support innovation and modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that align with business objectives and customer needs.

 Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of four (4) years of software development experience supporting enterprise applications, systems, or technology programs.
• Experience developing and maintaining web applications, enterprise applications, APIs, or integrated software solutions.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, .NET, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies.
• Experience with relational databases, SQL development, and data integration concepts.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, DevOps, or hybrid development environments.
• Familiarity with source control and version management tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub, or GitLab.
• Experience performing software testing, debugging, and troubleshooting activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• U.S. Citizen, and ability to get the clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or cloud-hosted application environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
• Experience with ServiceNow, SharePoint, Power Platform, Salesforce, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, and system integration technologies.
• Understanding of secure software development practices and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience supporting digital transformation, enablement, or customer experience initiatives.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, AWS Developer Associate, Security+, Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), or equivalent.