ECS

Lead Software Programmer – SME

ECS  •  $170k - $185k/yr  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Lead Software Programmer - SMEto work in our Washington, DC office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

We are seeking a cleared Software Programmer SME to provide expert-level software engineering, application modernization, DevSecOps, and technical leadership for classified and sensitive law enforcement, national security, and criminal justice programs within the National Security Business Unit. The Software Programmer SME will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for complex application design, secure development, integration, CI/CD maturity, production issue resolution, software engineering standards, technical mentoring, and modernization strategy.

The Software Developer SME will provide expert-level software development, architecture, modernization, and technical leadership for complex mission applications supporting law enforcement, national security, and criminal justice programs. This role will guide secure software delivery across the full lifecycle, from requirements analysis and solution design through development, testing, deployment, sustainment, and modernization.

The Software Developer SME will also contribute to National Security Business Unit growth by shaping application modernization roadmaps, advising on emerging mission needs, supporting proposal and capture solutioning, identifying new technical service areas, and helping position the account for expanded software engineering and mission application support.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex application architecture, development, integration, modernization, and sustainment efforts.
  • Develop complex features, integrations, APIs, data services, and mission application capabilities.
  • Advise on secure coding, design patterns, DevSecOps, CI/CD, testing, documentation, and release practices.
  • Resolve high-priority production issues and guide technical troubleshooting.
  • Improve code quality, test automation, delivery velocity, and application maintainability.
  • Lead design reviews, code reviews, estimation sessions, release planning, and technical decision-making.
  • Mentor software developers, technical leads, testers, and application support personnel.
  • Support proposal solutioning, capture activities, technical strategy, staffing recommendations, and account-growth initiatives.

Salary Range: $170,000-$185,000

General Description of Benefits

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; TS/SCI preferred.
  • 10+ years of software development, software engineering, or application architecture experience.
  • Expert knowledge of full-stack development, databases, APIs, integration, secure coding, Agile/DevSecOps, and production support.
  • Experience leading technical teams, major development initiatives, or modernization efforts.
  • Ability to translate mission requirements into secure, scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
  • Strong communication skills with technical teams, business stakeholders, security staff, and leadership.
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About ECS

ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers. We tackle complex client challenges with smart, scalable solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Our collective work empowers customers’ missions, strengthens our partners, inspires our employees, and grows our company.

To achieve our purpose — to tackle the missions that matter most and create a lasting impact on our customers, employees, and community — we are committed to excellence in growth, customer delivery, technology innovation, and employee engagement.  

We believe in:

• Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent

• Building high-performing teams

• Creating an engaging employee environment

• Acting with social responsibility

• Having a positive impact on our community

Our core values: Excellence, Drive, Grit, and Community. We keep these values at the heart of all we do. We’re looking for driven individuals who want to solve meaningful challenges and help shape the future of national security and public service. If you’re ready to make a difference, you’ll find your team here.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Fairfax, VA
Year Founded
1993
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