Software Engineer (Secret Clearance)

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to support an upcoming contract based in Clarksburg, WV. This position offers remote work flexibility; however, candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Clarksburg to attend on-site meetings as needed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with an active Secret clearance to meet contract requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, deploys, and maintains mission-critical enterprise applications throughout the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and operational support.
• Designs and implements cloud-based applications using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, RDS, and DynamoDB, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Builds and optimizes front-end applications delivering responsive and user-friendly interfaces tailored to business needs.
• Manages version control, development workflows, and CI/CD pipelines using Atlassian tools like Bitbucket and Jira to enable rapid, dependable deployments.
• Applies Agile development principles within the SAFe framework, engaging in iterative development cycles, backlog prioritization, and adaptive planning.
• Conducts rigorous unit testing, integration testing, and automated deployment processes to ensure application quality, reliability, and security compliance.
• Performs ongoing application maintenance, including monitoring system performance, responding to incidents, and implementing patches and security updates.
• Develops and maintains databases within an application environment, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval for large-scale applications.
• Designs, customizes, and optimizes software solutions to enhance operational efficiency, integrating third-party components and automating maintenance tasks.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, participate in architecture reviews, and deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.
• Provide team specific training as needed.

Requirements:

• Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, preferred.
• Software Development Proficiency: Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in software development with a strong background in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms, with proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, or Golang.
• Experience in API Development and Standardization: Minimum of five (5) years of experience designing, developing, and standardizing APIs, with a focus on RESTful, SOAP, and GraphQL API architectures.
• Expertise in API Security and Best Practices: In-depth knowledge of API security principles (e.g., OAuth, JWT, OpenID Connect) and industry standards for secure API development and governance.
• Experience with API Management Platforms: Experience with API management tools such as AWS API Gateway, including the ability to define and enforce API standards for large-scale enterprise systems.
• Leadership and Cross-functional Collaboration: Demonstrated two (2) years of experience in leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with business and technical stakeholders, and driving the adoption of API standards across diverse teams and systems in a large organization.
• Must be a US citizen to meet contract requirements and successfully complete a government issued background investigation.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel if necessary.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.