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Sr. Software Developer III

Eliassen Group
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Description:
Onsite in Washington, DC

The organization seeks a Sr. Software Developer III to design, build, and deliver secure, reliable enterprise software for a mission-critical federal environment. The role requires deep expertise in C#, .NET, and modern web frameworks, along with strong knowledge of secure coding, CI/CD, and containerization. You will troubleshoot production issues, modernize applications, and communicate solutions to diverse stakeholders. Your contributions will support national-level operations with a focus on security, resilience, and operational excellence.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

Salary: $184,000 - $225,000/ yr. w2

Responsibilities:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely and effective manner.
  • Work as part of a collaborative, high-performing team delivering technical solutions for mission-critical federal government systems.
  • Support O&M and design, develop, and modernize custom enterprise applications.
  • Apply secure coding practices across all phases of development.
  • Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies including planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Support and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
  • Communicate technical decisions and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence through technical expertise and professionalism.
  • Use creativity and innovation to deliver solutions that meet customer and mission needs.

Experience Requirements:
  • Active Top Secret with current or previously held SCI access.
  • Certification meeting DoD 8140 such as Security or higher.
  • Azure Developer Associate, AWS Developer Associate, or recent and relevant software development certification.
  • 10 years of professional software development experience building, testing, and maintaining enterprise applications in mission-critical environments.
  • Expertise in C#, .NET, .NET Framework, Entity Framework, and development using ASP.NET including WebForms, MVC, and REST APIs.
  • Front-end experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, and Angular and/or React.
  • Back-end experience with database development and administration including SQL Server and T-SQL.
  • Experience with source code management tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization using Docker.
  • Strong understanding of Windows Server, PowerShell scripting, IIS hosting, Kerberos, and OIDC authentication.
  • Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
  • Security certification or higher.
  • Azure Developer Associate certification.
  • AWS Developer Associate certification.


Recruitment Transparency Notice



Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:


When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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