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My client is an ANC-owned prime contractor providing enterprise IT, data analytics, and operational support to the federal government.

My Government Services Prime Client is seeking a Software Developer with a Secret security clearance to support them and their government customer in Huntsville, AL. This is an on-site position.

Role offers competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Software Developer (Full Stack) to support, modernize, and migrate Line of Business applications within a secure Department of War (DoW) environment. 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 application modifications to the 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

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they

do not establish an employment contract and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Protected Veterans / Disabilities/Drug Free Workplace