Senior Software Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior-Level Software Developer is a highly skilled professional responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. With extensive experience in Agile environments, they play a key role in leading development efforts, implementing best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value-driven software increments. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of Agile principles to drive successful software development projects. The Contractor shall provide Senior-Level Software Developer services, working alongside the Government Supervisors, Product Owners, and developers. These services shall include:

• Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain software applications, modules, and components using appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Agile Collaboration: Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews, collaborating with Agile teams to prioritize development tasks, estimate effort, and provide regular updates on progress.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in software design principles, coding techniques, and best practices.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines. Implement automated testing and continuous integration practices to ensure software reliability  and stability.
• Requirement Analysis and Design: Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand project requirements, translate them into technical designs, and provide input on feasibility and implementation approaches.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Document software designs, architectures, and implementation details. Share knowledge and best practices with team members through code reviews, technical presentations, and mentoring sessions.
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Identify and address technical challenges and issues throughout the development lifecycle, proposing innovative solutions and troubleshooting complex problems as they arise.
• Performance Optimization: Identify opportunities for performance optimization and scalability improvements in software applications, implementing optimizations to enhance system efficiency and responsiveness.
• Emerging Technologies Research: Stay abreast of the latest trends, tools, and technologies in software development.
• Conduct research and experimentation with emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve development practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: At least eight (8) years of professional experience in software development roles, with significant experience in designing and building complex software solutions.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in Agile environments, preferably in roles involving leadership and collaboration within Agile teams.
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Professional Scrum Developer (PSD), or similar certifications demonstrating proficiency in Agile software development practices are highly desirable.
• Experience leading collaborative Python development projects
• Experience with development in one or more scripting languages or methodologies (e.g., Go, Bash, JavaScript, etc.)
• Experience designing working environments and/or programs within Linux-based operating systems (Ubuntu, RedHat, Debian, etc.)
• Experience with User Interface / User Experience (UI/UX) development technologies, especially with JavaScript frameworks, such as React, Angular, or Vue, Working knowledge of database query languages and mobile database design (e.g., SQLite)
• Familiarity with issue tracking software, such as Jira, as part of a software development team Experience with the git version control system
• Experience leading code review.
• Experience with iOS and Android mobile development languages, including Java, Objective-C, or Swift

We are seeking a Senior - Software Developer to join our team supporting a government customer. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location: Newington, Virginia
• Remote or In-Person: In Person
• Type of environment: Office  
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizen
• Active Top Secret

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.