Senior Software Developer

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Description & Requirements

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Software Developer to join our team in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.

In this role you will develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. You will analyze user needs and develop software solutions. This role is responsible for the design of software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. You might analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. You may supervise computer programmers. Examples of applications requiring engineering include: ServiceNow, Splunk, Swimlane, Axonius, and ZScaler..

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leads and performs application software development that will operate in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) enterprise network and on DHS devices.
• Collaborates with customers and stakeholders to identify requirements, design applications, develop updates to existing applications, and build in cyber security to reduce the attack surface
• Coordinates and collaborates with technical teams providing advice, staying abreast of technical solutions, and provide necessary software applications to support the DHS customer mission
• Develop and utilize continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes for repeatable and automated testing, analysis, and deployment into the DHS enterprise
• Develops and maintains diagrams, documentation, and other artifacts that support software use, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operations
• Uses software development best practices for code documentation, development, refactoring, and other core functions to facilitate ease of use and reuse by other software developers, quality assurance evaluators, and software audits
• Analyze, review, recommend changes as appropriate for processes to keep application, technology platforms, and processes efficient and aligned with mission, laws, regulations, and policies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar field
• 10+ years of related experience
• Knowledge of various software programming languages, i.e. Python, Java, C++, Cobol, etc
• Hands-on experience developing, updating, and integrating software applications into a federal government enterprise network
• Understanding and experience with primary network topologies, LANs, WANs and other common network standards; strong understanding of network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and QoS, MPLS; Very strong knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, EIGRP, OSPF) and network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, GRE, IPSEC, and VRF)
• IAM III/IAT III Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• One of the following certifications: Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Data Management Pr5ofessional (CDMP), Six Sigma Certification, ITIL4
• ServiceNow Certification
• Understanding of ITIL4 principles

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD suitability is required prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.