Software Developer SME

Location: Multiple locations

Required Clearance: Top Secret

Certifications : DoD 8140 certifications

Required Education: HS/GED

Required Experience: 10+ years of experience in software development with increasing levels of responsibility.

Position Description

The company is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Software Developer SME to provide expert-level software engineering support, specializing in the design, development, integration, and optimization of advanced software solutions. This role requires deep technical knowledge, leadership in solving complex problems, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to both technical teams and business stakeholders. The SME ensures that software applications are scalable, secure, efficient, and aligned with mission or business requirements.

Responsibilities

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks

• Lead the design, coding, testing, and implementation of software applications and solutions.
• Apply advanced knowledge of programming languages, frameworks, and tools to develop efficient and reliable software.
• Establish and enforce best practices in coding standards, code reviews, and quality assurance.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for software development methodologies, tools, and technologies.
• Advise leadership, program managers, and stakeholders on technical strategies, risks, and solutions.
• Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to junior developers and engineers.
• Work closely with systems engineers, cybersecurity, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration across environments.
• Contribute to system architecture, ensuring software aligns with enterprise or mission objectives.
• Optimize applications for performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define solutions, and deliver high-quality products.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum or other development methodologies, contributing as a senior technical resource.
• Support proposal development, solution design, and technical roadmaps for future projects.

Required Qualifications

• DoD 8140 Certification

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record as a technical lead or subject matter expert in complex software projects.

About the company

The company is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. The company is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. [link for members]

Our benefits include

• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

The company, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.