Software Engineer

DTC Global Services LLC is hiring a Software Engineer for a hybrid role in Tysons Corner, VA (22102). This position supports software applications and systems across the full development lifecycle, from requirements through deployment and ongoing maintenance. You will work with a multidisciplinary technical team and contribute to secure, reliable software delivered through established processes like Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps, where applicable. Salary range: $95,000 - $115,000 per year.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, code, test, debug, document, implement, and maintain software applications, components, interfaces, and supporting systems.
• Develop and modify software procedures and applications to address technical and business needs, accounting for system capabilities, limitations, operating requirements, and performance.
• Analyze business, functional, and technical requirements, translating them into effective software solutions.
• Participate in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, integration, deployment, maintenance, and enhancement.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, secure, and well-documented source code aligned to established development standards and best practices.
• Create and maintain technical artifacts such as software design documentation, technical specifications, process flows, diagrams, and test documentation.
• Develop and maintain application interfaces including APIs, web services, and system integrations as required.
• Develop and execute unit tests and support integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects, errors, performance issues, and integration problems; support root-cause analysis for incidents and recurring issues.
• Recommend and implement modifications, upgrades, and improvements; support maintenance, sustainment, modernization, and enhancement of existing systems.
• Participate in code reviews and technical reviews focused on quality, security, performance, maintainability, and reliability.
• Implement software changes and releases using configuration management and change management processes, and manage code and baselines with source/version control tools.
• Support deployments across development, testing, staging, training, disaster recovery, and production environments, as applicable.
• Support automated build, test, deployment, and CI/CD processes where applicable; monitor and evaluate application performance and recommend improvements.
• Maintain database queries, stored procedures, data access components, and integrations as required.
• Apply secure software development practices and support remediation of software vulnerabilities identified through reviews, testing, scanning, or assessments.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting in development and production environments; communicate risks, issues, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with customers, users, system engineers, database administrators, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity, quality assurance, and other technical resources.
• Estimate effort, technical complexity, dependencies, and development timelines for assigned tasks and enhancements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on contract requirements.

Required skills

• Knowledge of software engineering principles, methodologies, design patterns, and software development lifecycle practices.
• Demonstrated ability to design, code, develop, test, debug, document, and maintain software applications.
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages: Java, C#, C/C++, Python, JavaScript, or comparable technologies.
• Experience with frameworks, libraries, development tools, and integrated development environments appropriate to assigned applications.
• Experience developing and/or integrating APIs, web services, or other application interfaces.
• Working knowledge of relational databases, SQL, data structures, and application/database integration.
• Experience with source/version control systems such as Git or comparable technologies.
• Knowledge of testing practices including unit, integration, regression, and system testing.
• Understanding of secure software development principles and practices.
• Ability to translate functional and technical requirements into software solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot software and application issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary technical team; manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Technologies you may use

• Java, C#, C/C++, Python, JavaScript
• APIs, web services
• SQL, database queries, stored procedures, data access components
• Git
• Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps
• CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery), including continuous integration/continuous delivery concepts
• Unit tests, integration testing, regression testing, system testing, user acceptance testing

Education and experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical and eligibility requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to obtain a public trust.

Application questions

• What is your highest level of education?
• Do you have professional experience supporting a U.S. Federal Government agency or performing work under a federal government contract?
• How many years of professional software development/software engineering experience do you have?
• Which programming languages have you used professionally?
• Do you have experience working in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps, or CI/CD environments?
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Are you able to successfully complete and maintain the background investigation, suitability determination, Public Trust, or other access requirements required for the position?