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Senior Software Developer

Position Summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a Senior Software Developer to support the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) by leading the design, development, modernization, integration, and maintenance of mission-critical applications supporting web-based, client-server, cloud, and enterprise solutions. This position provides technical leadership for application architecture, cloud modernization initiatives, software lifecycle management, and secure application development supporting DCAA mission operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise web applications and services.

• Develop and enhance applications using technologies such as C#, .NET, Angular, React, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and related development frameworks.

• Modernize legacy applications and support migration to cloud-based architectures and Azure environments.

• Design, develop, and optimize relational databases, stored procedures, queries, integrations, and data models.

• Support cloud-native development, containerization, API development, microservices implementations, and DevOps initiatives.

• Integrate applications with mission systems, Power Platform solutions, reporting platforms, and enterprise data environments.

• Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements, including RMF controls, STIG requirements, Section 508 standards, and DoD policies.

• Lead Agile development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, technical reviews, testing, and release management.

• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), production deployments, troubleshooting, and issue resolution activities.

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development teams.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and support application modernization efforts.

• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, technical designs, standard operating procedures, and knowledge transfer materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline. Equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of degree. 

• 5–7 years of software development experience.

• Experience with:

• C# and .NET development
• Angular, React, or equivalent modern web frameworks
• SQL Server development and database optimization
• API development and enterprise application integrations
• JavaScript and related web technologies

• Experience supporting application modernization

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and source control management.

• Knowledge of secure software development practices and cybersecurity compliance requirements.

• Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal or DoD experience preferred.

• Azure cloud environments

• Experience working within Agile software development environments.

Why ASRC? 

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation, we are inspired by the Iñupiat culture. We embrace stewardship and the idea of using every resource effectively; teamwork when striving to achieve goals and building a collaborative environment; integrity in adhering to high moral principles and professional standards; respect in welcoming and regarding the differing opinions, experiences, rights and traditions of others; accountability in that we meet our commitments and take responsibility for our results; and continuous improvement, always striving to make things better, raising the bar and staying humble.

Advantages of Working at ASRC Federal:

• Purpose-Driven Careers: Join a company recognized as a:
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Military Times’ Best for Vets Employer
• Military.com’s Top 25 Veteran Employer

• Comprehensive Benefits:

• Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive plans for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability
• Paid Leave: Inclusive policies for bereavement, military obligations, and parental needs, along with 11 paid holidays annually
• Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting to help secure your financial future
• Incentives: Employee referral bonuses to reward you for helping grow the ASRC Federal Family

• Learning and Development:
• After 90 days of employment, regular full-time employees are eligible for our professional development program. This includes annual funding for:
• Pursuing Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Graduate Degrees
• Obtaining industry-standard professional certifications
• Participating in professional certificate programs
• Covering registration fees for professional conferences

• Centers of Excellence: We established the Centers of Excellence to build, leverage and grow our technological capabilities, best practices and offer professional development for our technical teams.  They contain many Communities of Practice which are forums that offer a platform to share ideas, best practices, innovations, and to collaborate with technical peers.

Data Management: Applications will be reviewed in intervals. The first 10 candidates will be considered, followed by subsequent groups of 10.