What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Developer position at NS2 Mission?
At NS2 Mission, you'll be part of the team supporting one of our prime Intelligence Community contracts, delivering mission-critical software solutions that enable national security operations. We're seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our team in Chantilly, VA, where you'll design, develop, and enhance enterprise Java applications in a collaborative Agile environment.
If you're passionate about building quality software, solving challenging technical problems, and working on mission-driven technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise software applications using Java and modern development frameworks.
- Build scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot to support mission-critical capabilities.
- Develop and integrate RESTful web services that enable communication across distributed systems and applications.
- Design, develop, and optimize database solutions using SQL and relational database technologies.
- Develop user-facing functionality using JavaScript and Angular while collaborating with UI/UX and backend development teams.
- Work closely with systems engineers, architects, and product stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
- Troubleshoot software defects, improve application performance, and implement enhancements that increase system reliability and maintainability.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer code reviews, technical design discussions, and sprint planning activities.
- Support software testing, deployment, and sustainment efforts while contributing to CI/CD and automation initiatives.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and software engineering best practices to continuously improve development processes and application quality.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Around 6-10 years of professional software development experience.
- Strong experience developing enterprise applications using Java.
- Experience with Spring Boot or similar Java application frameworks.
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.
- Experience developing front-end applications using JavaScript and Angular.
- Experience working in Linux/Unix development environments.
- Familiarity with Git, version control, Agile methodologies, and modern software development practices.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing microservices-based applications.
- Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application development.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools.
- Experience using build automation tools such as Maven or Gradle.
Position Clearance Requirement:
TS/SCI with an FSP
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.
We win with inclusion
NS2 Mission's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
NS2 Mission is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with NS2 Mission and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: NS2Mission.Careers@sapns2.com.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.