Director Software Development Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in full-stack development with React, JavaScript, and Node.js, and thrive in an Agile team setting. This role requires an understanding of modern software development practices, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver secure, high-quality solutions. Under the guidance of the Software Development Lead, the software developer assists in achieving software development milestones within an Agile Software Development process.

This role involves supporting, modernizing, and migrating multiple complex Lines of Business applications with significant front-end and back-end requirements in a DoW secure environment. Responsibilities include developing, supporting, testing, and maintaining functionality, resolving issues, and enhancing security. Participation in the full software development lifecycle process is expected.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: * Apply established software engineering principles to design, build, and maintain high‑quality, scalable applications using React, JavaScript, Node.js, and emerging AI technologies. * Demonstrate strong proficiency in modern JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to support front‑end and full‑stack development. * Apply working knowledge of relational databases to design queries, manage data interactions, and integrate server‑side application logic.

* Experience using SQL‑based languages and common backend frameworks to support reliable data access, persistence, and business logic execution. * Apply modern software architecture practices-such as microservices, distributed system design, and functional programming concepts-to build modular, scalable, and maintainable applications. * Develop, integrate, and optimize RESTful services and APIs to support reliable data exchange and system interoperability.

* Use modern development tools and environments such as Vite, Create React App, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, or similar IDEs to support efficient software delivery. * Participate in Agile software development processes, using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Git for backlog management, version control, and CI/CD operations. * Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including code repositories, technical specifications, data flow diagrams, and system documentation.

* Apply testing best practices (unit, integration, and end‑to‑end) to ensure accuracy, security, and maintainability across the codebase. * Collaborate with the Software Development Lead/Architect and team to coordinate test plans and deliver clear, criteria‑driven test results. * Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve defects and performance issues within development, test, and CI/CD environments.

* Identify and implement opportunities to improve development workflows, automate processes, and integrate AI‑assisted enhancements across the software lifecycle. * Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural guidelines, and industry best practices. * Maintain working familiarity with related infrastructure technologies, including application servers, directory services, databases, and operating systems such as Apache Tomcat, IIS, Active Directory, DNS, Windows Server, RHEL, and VMware.

* Support secure software development by collaborating with cybersecurity teams and aligning with DoW secure technical implementation guides (STIG) and approved change‑management processes. * Communicate technical information effectively through written documentation, presentations, and discussions with leadership and project stakeholders. * Cybersecurity and Change Management: Support the implementation of DoW STIG and change‑management requirements by ensuring all applications modifications to application components and system architectures align with approved cybersecurity standards and milestones.

* Communication: Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively through verbal discussions, written documentation, and formal briefings prepared for leadership and management stakeholders. * Other duties as assigned. Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Education: * BS in Computer Science or Engineering Experience: * 24 to 84 months of hands-on relevant experience Certification: * CompTIA Security+ before joining Clearance Requirement: * Active Secret security clearance before joining Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer.

The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants.

If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions.

KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag - gs.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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