Associate Software Developer Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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Position Summary:

Oasys is seeking a Senior Software Developer, Application to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)—Information Systems Division (ISD). The Senior Software Developer, Application in this role is responsible for full-stack application development, solution design, and support for initiatives related to system modernization and sustainment that underpin the USCG’s aviation logistics and enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate will bring deep software development expertise, DevSecOps experience, and the ability to lead complex development efforts supporting operational resilience, cybersecurity compliance, and cross-functional integration.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, modify, test, deploy, and maintain custom and enterprise software applications that support logistics, finance, engineering, and maintenance functions.
• Translate user requirements and functional specifications into technical solutions through collaboration with Business Analysts, Architects, and DevOps teams.
• Develop scalable, efficient, and secure applications using technologies such as .NET, Java, JavaScript, OpenROAD, SQL, Oracle, HTML/CSS, SAS, and PHP.
• Build APIs and service integrations using modern protocols (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).
• Conduct code reviews, debug issues, and execute regression, unit, and integration testing.
• Support development of reports, cubes, and dashboards using SAS Viya, Cognos, and Framework Manager for improved asset visibility and analytics.
• Participate in Agile development processes using Jira for task tracking and Confluence for documentation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including system design specs, SOPs, deployment guides, and user manuals.
• Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and ensure systems meet Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements and cybersecurity regulations.
• Support configuration and version control using Bitbucket and other source code repositories.
• Analyze legacy systems and contribute to modernization roadmaps using industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, information assurance, and helpdesk teams to troubleshoot application issues and deliver continuous improvements.
• Serve as a senior technical or task lead, providing mentorship and ensuring development practices are standardized and aligned with government requirements.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of object-oriented programming, data structures, and application architecture patterns.
• Experience supporting full software lifecycle activities in federal or DoD environments.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps concepts, secure coding standards, and Agile development methodologies.
• Proficiency in relational database design, PL/SQL, and procedural languages.
• Experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and version control systems.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in support of mission-critical operations.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Math, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Five (5) years of directly relevant experience may substitute for two (2) years of formal education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise software development, including requirements gathering, architecture, coding, testing, and support.
• Minimum of two (2) years of program/project-level software design experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an Agile software development environment and methodologies.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Demonstrated experience working in support of federal government enterprise applications preferred.

Clearance:

• U.S. citizenship required
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a Position of Public Trust or DoD Secret Clearance.

Certification Requirement:

• CompTIA Security+
• Additional certifications (Network+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, ITIL Foundation, TOGAF or other similar certifications) are a plus.

Work Location:

• Elizabeth City, NC – On-Site - Hybrid
• North Carolina Region - Must be available to work onsite two to three days a week.

Oasys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer for all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.