Software Developer [Various Levels] Contingent
03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification Position Overview The Software Developer serves as a designated Key Personnel lead within the Application & Web Support. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver full-lifecycle engineering, sustainment, and optimization across the customer digital ecosystem.
This includes sustaining custom software applications, modernizing legacy codebases, supporting enterprise collaboration environments (SharePoint Online / Power Platform), and ensuring strict adherence to Department of Defense cybersecurity standards and software data delivery mandates.
Core Responsibilities Tier 3 Application Sustainment
Provide technical sustainment, defect resolution, and code-level fixes for the custom application portfolio, including Command Task Tracker, Equipment Readiness Dashboard, Customs Process Automation (CPA), Information Tool Suite (ITS), Nintex workflows, and SharePoint Online solutions.
Software Modernization & Refactoring
Refactor and upgrade legacy applications written in Java, ColdFusion, and .NET to ensure operational stability, performance efficiency, and maintainability.
Database Management
Execute database modifications, schema updates, and query optimization for backend platforms, including Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database architectures.
Vulnerability Remediation
Remediate application security defects, address STIG compliance findings, and implement necessary security patches in alignment with Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards.
Data Rights & Deliverable Packaging
Package and submit all completed custom software builds, configuration scripts, source code, and associated technical artifacts in compliance with mandatory delivery requirements via CDRL A051 (Source Code & Technical Data Delivery Package).
Capability Development Support
Assist with Tier 4 capability development activities, delivering technical design options, Technical & Cost Estimates (T&CE), and Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACR) for new digital workflows or application enhancements. Qualification & Certification Requirements Education & Experience Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of full-stack software development experience supporting enterprise web applications and database environments.
03, the candidate must hold a valid, baseline cybersecurity certification aligned with DCWF Work Role 212 at the Intermediate proficiency level prior to commencing work: Proficiency Level Approved DCWF Certifications Basic Security+, CSSLP Intermediate (Required) CSSLP, SecurityX (CASP+), GWEB Advanced CISSP, CSSLP, CISM Security & Compliance Prerequisites Security Clearance: Must possess an active, final adjudicated Secret clearance prior to performance start date.
Elevated Access
Must meet Residential Qualification requirements for IT Privileged User access.
Accessibility Compliance
Must demonstrate working knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for all digital user interfaces. Position & Compensation Disclaimer (Pay Transparency Mandates): Employment for this role is conditional upon contract award, executed funding, and client approval. Advertised ranges do not constitute a binding promise of specific salary.
In compliance with applicable federal, state, and municipal pay transparency requirements—including but not limited to pay disclosure rules in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington—posted salary bands remain flexible. Compensation ranges may be modified prior to an offer to reflect candidate expertise, client budget constraints, and localized geographic pay scales tied to the assigned work site or state of residence.