Weekend Software Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Software Developer provides expert-level software design, development, implementation, and maintenance services for mission-critical government systems. This role involves working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to analyze user needs, design robust solutions, and implement secure, scalable applications in accordance with best practices and regulatory requirements. The Software Developer participates throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring compliance with government security standards and agency-specific protocols.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform software development duties consistent with the Software Developer labor category.
• Provide senior software development expertise consistent with the SME experience requirement (10+ years).
• Support functions aligned to DCWF work roles (e.g., DevSec Ops Specialist; Software Developer; Software/Cloud Architect; Software Test and Evaluation Specialist) as applicable.
• Maintain and apply required certifications within the scope of assigned duties.
• Document and maintain software configurations, releases, and supporting technical documentation as applicable.
• Understand computer and software programming concepts and methodologies equivalent to: AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate, C and C++ Certifications, or other similar certifications.
• Collaborate with management, departments, and customers to identify end-user requirements and specifications.
• Design algorithms, scripts, and flowcharts to create new software programs and systems.
• You will prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
• Produce code based on customer and platform requirements.
• Test and deploy programs and applications.
• Observe user feedback to recommend improvements to existing software products multiple networks.
• Develop information systems by designing, developing, and installing software solutions.
• Develop software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, and studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes.
• Improve operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies, procedures, and programming.
• Assist with management of software licenses by maintaining a master list of all software license requirements, cost, number of license, and expiration dates.
• Design, modify, develop, write, and implement software programming and scripting applications for integration into training systems and ranges.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Software Developer Senior:
  • Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent experience.
  • IAT/M Level III and Fluency with various software languages as required by the customer.
  • 6 years. This skill level typically performs all functional duties independently and may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Software Developer SME:
  • Master’s degree (Science).
  • AWS Certified, Developer, MS Azure, CSSLP, etc.
  • 10 + years. Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter).
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided).
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year.
• Paid Time Off.

 Reports to: Managing Director

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.