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Senior Software Developer

The Employee Connect
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026
Senior Software Developer
Location: Washington, DC area (worksite in California, MD) (Hybrid)
Shift/Schedule: Full-time, hybrid schedule with regular onsite days
Pay/Compensation: $90,220 – $145,000 per year

About the Role
An established engineering and technology services firm supporting defense programs is hiring a Senior Software Developer. This developer will design and build mission software used by government customers, working across the full development lifecycle. The company offers stable long-term programs, technical ownership, and a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded developer who enjoys owning features from requirements through release and supporting mission-critical government customers. You write maintainable code, communicate clearly with engineers and stakeholders, and take pride in helping junior teammates grow. You are comfortable working on long-term programs where reliability and security matter every day. You enjoy learning new technologies and bring a steady, collaborative approach to solving difficult technical problems with your team.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.

Core Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and test software applications supporting defense customers
  • Translate customer requirements into technical designs and working features
  • Write clean, maintainable code and participate in peer code reviews
  • Integrate software with databases, services, and external systems
  • Troubleshoot defects and improve performance and reliability
  • Document designs, interfaces, and release procedures
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to team best practices
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
  • Several years of professional software development experience
  • Proficiency in languages such as C#, Java, Python, or C
  • Experience with relational databases and web application development
  • Familiarity with Agile methods and version control such as Git
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active DoD security clearance
  • Experience supporting Navy or other DoD programs
  • Cloud, container, or DevSecOps experience
  • Front-end framework experience such as Angular or React
  • Security or similar DoD 8570 certification
Benefits & Pay
  • Pay: $90,220 – $145,000 per year
  • Competitive annual salary based on experience
  • Hybrid schedule with a mix of remote and onsite days
  • Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits through the employer
  • Long-term, stable defense programs
  • Tuition and training support for technical growth
Screening Questions
  1. How many years of professional software development experience do you have, and in which languages?
  2. Do you currently hold a DoD security clearance, and at what level?
  3. Describe a complex feature or system you designed and delivered end to end.

Salary : $90,220 - $145,000

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