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Overview As an Software Developer, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering software features, APIs, and micros-service solutions. We are looking for candidates with experience with 3-5 years experience writing software using Agile and DevSecOps methods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation. Contributions Responsibilities * Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems * Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to other developers * Write and debug code for innovative software solutions * Troubleshoot software quality, security and reliability issues * Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities * Automate unit and functional tests * Testing and examining code written by others and analyzing results * Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats * Identifying technical problems, performing root cause analysis, and developing software updates and 'fixes' * Document software code, features, and training guides * Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations * Leverage virtualization and containerization to optimize and modernize software systems * Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members * Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided Qualifications Required: * Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance * BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience * 3 Years of experience with one or more programming languages (Java, Ruby, react, C++, C) * 3 Years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket * 3 Years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages (Java, .NET, Python) * Experience with one or more clouds (I.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Experience using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Pipelines, CircleCI, TravisCI * Experience implementing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes * Experience implementing Automated Testing frameworks including unit testing * NIH experience * AI experience Preferred: * Certifications: * AWS Cloud Practitioner * AWS Solution Architect Associate * Azure Developer Associate * 3 years of application development experience in an Agile environment * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills * Local to Washington, DC metro area About steampunk Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $170,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com .