Software Developer

Be Challenged and Make a Difference 

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation seeking a highly skilled Software Developer to join a team developing, testing, and deploying secure operational applications, networks, and platforms. Qualified candidates will have expertise in .NET Core and Entity Framework. This role is 100% on-site in Huntsville, AL or in Quantico, VA supporting a mission focused customer. You work within an Agile/Scrum environment alongside other contractors and collaborate with teammates located both in Huntsville and Quantico.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

· Design, develop, test, secure, and deploy enterprise applications.

· Serve as the last line of defense for troubleshooting; perform deep diagnostics and root-cause analysis for production and integration issues.

· Lead solution architecture discussions (including microservices), code reviews, and technical decision-making.

· Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines and branching strategies; enforce coding standards and quality gates.

· Optimize performance at app, service, and database layers; design resilient integrations and rigorous error-handling.

· Mentor team members; model Agile/Scrum best practices and iterative delivery.

· Collaborate effectively with a distributed team and cross-functional partners.

· Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to security/compliance artifacts.

This position requires an active Top-Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SCI access with a CI polygraph.

This position is on-site in Huntsville, AL or Quantico, VA with no remote option.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or related field and 5 years of software development experience; or in lieu of degree: 10 years of software development experience at or above the senior level described.

• Languages/Frameworks: C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, XML, WPF, HTML, JavaScript, XML, Entity Framework. ·
• Data: Microsoft SQL Server (schema design, queries, indexing, performance tuning).
• Frontend: Angular (or Vue/React/Ember in lieu of Angular, commensurate with experience)
• Architectures: Microservices Architecture.
• Tools/DevOps: Jira, Git, Git-based CI/CD (build/release pipelines, automated testing).
• Scripting/Automation: PowerShell (build, deployment, admin automation).
• Proven expertise diagnosing complex production issues end-to-end (client, API, data, infra).
• Demonstrated leadership traits: initiative, ownership, calm under pressure, and high-level critical thinking.
• Strong communication skills for cross-site coordination and stakeholder updates.

• Performance profiling and memory/CPU diagnostics for .NET and SQL Server.
• Experience with message brokers/queues, RESTful API design, and contract testing.
• Prior work on mission programs and familiarity with on-prem environments.
• Cloud certification

Benefits 

·        Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 

·        100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 

·        100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance 

·        100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 

·        401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting 

·        Competitive Pay 

·        Generous paid leave and holiday package 

·        Tuition and training reimbursement 

·        Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation 

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.  

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! 

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.