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Redhorse Corporation

Senior Software Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$62.75 - $83/hr

They are seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead the evolution of the DOJ National Classified Services application stack, focusing on the re-development of custom applications and ensuring secure ...

Torch Technologies, Inc.

... Software Developer to support our customers at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center ... This role is responsible for writing clean, secure, and well-documented code, as well as ...

Xcelerate Solutions

Senior Software Developer - TS

Quantico, VA · On-site +1

$57.75 - $76.25/hr

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable enterprise software applications using modern software engineering and Secure Software Development (SecDevOps) practices. * Develop full ...

VMD Corp

Senior Software Developer - TS

Quantico, VA

$57.75 - $76.25/hr

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable enterprise software applications using modern software engineering and Secure Software Development (SecDevOps) practices. * Develop full ...

ECS

Lead Software Developer (SME)

Washington, DC · On-site

$130K - $164K/yr

ECS is seeking a Lead Software Developer (Top Secret Cleared) to provide expert-level software ... The role involves guiding secure software delivery, mentoring teams, and contributing to ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for secure software developer in the United States is $111,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Software Developer

Redhorse Corporation

Arlington, VA • On-site

$62.75 - $83/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Redhorse Corporation is a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions critical to U.S. national interests. They are seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead the evolution of the DOJ National Classified Services application stack, focusing on the re-development of custom applications and ensuring secure software deployment through Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the development, maintenance, and major architectural re-development of custom applications within the DOJ NCS application stack.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to facilitate rapid and secure software deployment across classified environments.
• Drive the transition to DevSecOps frameworks, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of the development process.
• Manage the full SDLC, translating high-level requirements from product owners into actionable user stories and technical tasks.
• Develop comprehensive design artifacts, including wireframes and technical documentation, to guide the development process.
• Perform secure software programming to mitigate insider threats and ensure full compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Provide Tier 2 application support to resolve complex technical issues for end-users.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize application performance and security posture.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility (DOJ Adjudicated).
• 8+ years of experience in software development with a focus on custom-built applications.
• Expertise in the Microsoft technology stack, including C# and .NET.
• Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in a DevSecOps environment.
• Deep proficiency in Agile development methodologies and leading Scrum-based teams.
• Extensive experience with version control and collaboration tools such as TFS and Azure DevOps.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and UI/UX wireframes.
Preferred:
• Experience with SharePoint platform administration and configuration across multiple classified enclaves.
• Familiarity with the Tyler Tech platform.
• Knowledge of SQL high-availability environments and database performance optimization techniques.
• Exposure to COTS litigation support tools such as Relativity or Everlaw.
• Experience with automated testing tools to enhance software quality.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate or other relevant technical certifications.
• DoD 8570 baseline certification (e.g., Security+).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Company:
We want to improve the way government interacts with and uses data and technology. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in San Diego, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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