Software Developer (Full Performance)

Build modern software solutions that help turn mission requirements into effective, reliable applications. Join NS2 Mission as a Full Performance Software Developer in the Northern VA area, where you'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and sustainment of enterprise applications in a collaborative Agile environment.

You'll work with engineering teams and stakeholders to translate business and system requirements into functional software solutions, with a focus on Java, Angular, web services, databases, and modern DevOps practices. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the software development lifecycle, work within a dispersed team environment, and expand your experience with cloud, automation, and distributed application architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications within modern web-based environments.
• Translate formal and informal system requirements into functional application interfaces and software solutions.
• Develop backend services and web applications using Java and Angular.
• Design and implement web services and APIs, including REST and SOAP interfaces.
• Analyze user and business needs and contribute to software designs that improve operational efficiency.
• Work with application databases using technologies such as JDBC, ODBC, or direct database interfaces.
• Participate in Scrum teams operating within a Lean Agile Framework, contributing to planning, development, testing, and retrospectives.
• Conduct routine quality assurance activities, including peer reviews, software testing, and validation.
• Support continuous integration, test automation, and DevOps practices using tools such as Git and Jenkins.
• Develop technical documentation, project artifacts, and status information related to software activities and deliverables.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate solutions, and support successful project delivery.
• Contribute to software deployment, maintenance, and sustainment activities throughout the application lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience developing enterprise software applications in web-based environments.
• Hands-on development experience with Java.
• Experience building user interfaces with Angular.
• Demonstrated experience with web service design and development.
• Working knowledge of REST and SOAP web services.
• Experience with Git and Jenkins.
• Familiarity with continuous integration, test automation, and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Experience working as part of a Scrum team within a Lean Agile development framework.
• Ability to translate system requirements into application interfaces and functional software solutions.
• Knowledge of JDBC, ODBC, or direct database interfaces and their use in application development.
• Experience participating in software quality assurance activities, including peer reviews.
• Ability to work effectively within a dispersed or geographically distributed team.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing microservices, with micro front-end experience preferred.
• Experience implementing solutions within AWS cloud environments.
• Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-based application development.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Background working with distributed data architectures.
• Experience with Puppet module development and/or Terraform.
• Experience supporting ETL tools and data integration workflows.
• Experience working with government customer architecture or engineering review boards.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with application development using RESTful and SOAP-based web services.
• Demonstrated interest in researching emerging technologies and keeping current with industry standards and software development practices.
• Experience supporting Federal Government, Intelligence Community, or other mission-focused technical programs.

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with an FSP

Salary and Benefits Information:

The salary range for this position is $110,243.00 to $165,787.00. The proposed range is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, location, and contractual considerations and may fall outside of the stated range. We offer a great benefits package designed to support you and your family. View our benefits information here: https://sapns2.com/ns2-mission-careers/

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: .

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.