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Federal Government Software Engineer Jobs in Arizona

Connexta

Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

... for the federal government. Octo specializes in providing agile software engineering, user ... experience design, cloud services, and digital strategy services that address government's most ...

Connexta

Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

... for the federal government. Octo specializes in providing agile software engineering, user ... experience design, cloud services, and digital strategy services that address government's most ...

Connexta

Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

... for the federal government. Octo specializes in providing agile software engineering, user ... experience design, cloud services, and digital strategy services that address government's most ...

Foxhound Federal

Software Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Paid time off Foxhouhd Federal is looking for a Software Developer to support the design, development, and integration of advanced mission-critical systems. This role focuses on building reliable ...

21Tech

Software Engineer

Glendale, AZ · On-site

Our client, a well-established municipal government organization serving one of the largest communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer . This is an ...

Chipton Ross

Embedded Software Engineer 3

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$104.11/hr

MISCELLANEOUS Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security ... by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross ...

Kelly Services

Embedded Software Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$129K - $169K/yr

We are seeking a highly experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you ... Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 ...

WorldView SaS

Software Engineer

Tucson, AZ

$100K - $125K/yr

... government, and critical infrastructure customers transform complex mission data into decision ... As a Software engineer, you will be responsible for working closely with our internal and external ...

World View

Software Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

... government, and critical infrastructure customers transform complex mission data into decision ... As a Software engineer, you will be responsible for working closely with our internal and external ...

World View

Software Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Software Engineer Onsite position in Tucson, AZ (Full-time Onsite) Company Overview Ondas Holdings ... government, and critical infrastructure customers transform complex mission data into decision ...

World View

Software Engineer

Tucson, AZ

$100K - $125K/yr

... government, and critical infrastructure customers transform complex mission data into decision ... As a Software engineer, you will be responsible for working closely with our internal and external ...

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How much do federal government software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal government software engineer in Arizona is $137,475.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,800.00 and $161,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a federal government software engineer?

A Federal Government Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software systems for government agencies. They work on secure, scalable, and mission-critical applications that support public services, defense, cybersecurity, and other national priorities. These engineers follow strict security and compliance guidelines, often collaborating with other government and contractor teams. The role may require knowledge of specific programming languages, cloud computing, and cybersecurity best practices. Security clearances may also be necessary, depending on the agency and project.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a federal government software engineer?

To thrive as a Federal Government Software Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, programming languages (such as Java, Python, or C++), and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with government-specific software systems, cloud platforms, cybersecurity standards (like FedRAMP or FISMA), and security clearances is often required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills are crucial for collaborating with diverse stakeholders and managing complex projects. These abilities ensure the secure, reliable, and efficient development of software systems that support critical government operations.

What do federal government software engineers do?

As a Federal Government Software Engineer, you may work on projects ranging from developing secure web applications and data management systems to maintaining legacy platforms or implementing new cloud solutions. Your responsibilities often include coding, system integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity guidelines. You might also participate in requirements analysis, testing, and deploying software solutions that serve the needs of both internal users and the public. The work environment is typically collaborative, structured, and mission-driven, with opportunities to contribute to impactful, large-scale initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Federal Government Software Engineer job openings in Arizona as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,475 per year, or $66.1 per hour.

Software Engineer

Connexta

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Connexta, a subsidiary of Octo Consulting Group (Octo) is an industry-leading, award-winning provider of digital services for the federal government. Octo specializes in providing agile software engineering, user experience design, cloud services, and digital strategy services that address government's most pressing missions. Octo delivers intelligent solutions and rapid results, yielding lower costs and measurable outcomes.

Our team is what makes Octo great. At Octo you'll work beside some of the smartest and most accomplished staff you'll find in your career. Octo offers fantastic benefits and an amazing workplace culture where you will feel valued while you perform mission critical work for our government. Voted one of the region's best places to work multiple times, Octo is an employer of choice!

Job Description

We are looking for a full stack software developer to create and contribute amazing software at our Phoenix, AZ office location. As a member of the Octo team, you will contribute to open source projects and be apart of the open source community.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

  • Write well designed, testable efficient code in modern Object Oriented software language
  • Communicate progress and identify blocking issues
  • Working in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software
    Minimum Qualifications
    • B.S. Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
    • 2-7 years of experience
    • Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages with experience working in Mac, Windows, and/or Linux environments
    • U.S. Citizenship (Connexta has some contracts that make this a requirement)
    Desired Skills and Experience

    (Either have experience with or are ready to learn)

    • Java
    • OSGi
    • Karaf/ServiceMix
    • Camel
    • ActiveMQ
    • Cassandra
    • Lucene/Solr
    • SoapUI
    • Enterprise Integration standards (WS-*)
    • GeoTools
    • JavaScript
    • React.js
    • HTML5, CSS3
    • less
    • Backbone, Marionette, React, Redux
    • Bootstrap, Handlebars
    • Cesium
    • Grunt, Bower, NPM, WebPack
    • XML, XSD, XSLT, XPath, XQuery
    • Geospatial (OGC)
    • WebSockets
    • Agile, Scrum processes or tools
    • Eclipse/IntelliJ
    • Maven
    • JUnit
    • CXF SOAP and REST web services
    • Git/Stash
    • JIRA, Confluence
    • Crucible
    • Jenkins
    • SonarQube

    Octo Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information. Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

    Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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