Sr. Software / Sr. Systems Engineer , Applications Developer

Job Title: Sr. Software / Sr. Systems Engineer
Clearance Required: Public Trust, US Citizen
Work Location: Remote; Silver Spring, MD

The Sr. Software / Sr. Systems Engineer will serve as the senior technical lead responsible for architecting, engineering, modernizing, and optimizing NOAA's public-facing and internal web platforms and supporting systems. This role blends systems engineering, software engineering, cloud modernization, and user-centered digital experience design. The engineer will lead end-to-end system architecture, oversee modernization of legacy applications, ensure cloud readiness, and guide the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.

This position requires strong collaboration with scientists, communications teams, IT security, and cloud engineering teams to deliver reliable, accessible, and mission-aligned digital systems. The engineer will interpret scientific content for broad audiences, ensure compliance with federal standards, and drive performance improvements using analytics and engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and modernization of NOAA systems and web platforms using C#, ASP.NET, IIS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
• Architect scalable, secure, and cloud-ready systems that support long-term maintainability and modernization goals.
• Oversee code quality, enforce engineering standards, and conduct code reviews for junior and mid-level developers.
• Develop reusable components, templates, and system patterns to ensure consistency across NOAA platforms.
• Apply Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles to improve usability and user experience for diverse audiences.
• Ensure Section 508 and WCAG compliance across all public-facing systems.
• Lead local-to-cloud migrations, collaborating with DevOps and cloud engineering teams.
• Implement cloud-optimized configurations, troubleshoot cloud-specific issues, and validate functionality post-migration.
• Support modernization efforts aligned with NOAA's cloud strategy using Microsoft .NET technologies and AWS/Azure services.
• Use analytics tools (Google Analytics, Search Console, PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, GTM) to identify performance bottlenecks.
• Produce analytics-based performance reports and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Optimize system performance, accessibility, SEO, and overall user experience.
• Work closely with scientists and communications professionals to interpret and present scientific information clearly.
• Provide guidance on content structure, system architecture, and user-centered presentation of complex data.
• Communicate timelines, requirements, and technical constraints to stakeholders and leadership.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to implement required updates and maintain compliance.
• Ensure all systems meet NOAA, OAR, and federal security and governance standards.

Required Qualifications:

Experience/Skills:

• Ability to obtain a US Public Trust Clearance (US Citizen).
• 8+ years of professional software or systems engineering experience, including full-stack .NET development.
• 5+ years of experience leading system architecture, modernization efforts, or large-scale system operations.
• Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, IIS, and modern front-end frameworks such as React.
• Experience with cloud technologies, cloud-based system development, and local-to-cloud migrations.
• Strong experience using analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Search Console, PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, and GTM.
• Experience translating design prototypes (Figma, Adobe XD, etc.) into production-ready implementations.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and deliver high-quality digital systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting NOAA, OAR, or other federal scientific agencies.
• Familiarity with NOAA's scientific mission areas and communication goals.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, PHP, and AWS services.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SQL scripts, and integration services.
• Experience mentoring developers and contributing to team technical growth.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, Section 508).
• Experience developing design systems, reusable component libraries, or enterprise system patterns.

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $88,000 - $130,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: April 22, 2026.

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company's policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company's holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values-Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)- we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Through our H.E.A.R.T. Awards Program, colleagues and managers can recognize each other for actions that exemplify these values. Recognized employees receive a detailed nomination highlighting their contributions, which is shared with their manager. Each quarter, select nominees have the opportunity to receive a monetary bonus as an extra thank-you for their impact.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions across the National Security, Federal Financial, Healthcare, and Space & Science domains. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 800 employees nationwide with $230m in revenue. With the January 2025 acquisitions of SeKON and Macro Solutions, we have expanded our capabilities to further support our customers in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

We are committed to supporting our agency partners as they transform their operations, delivering on our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations:

• National Security - Supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State.
• Federal Financial - We bring deep expertise in enterprise financial systems, supporting agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
• Healthcare - Our Health IT capabilities, enhance health outcomes for the warfighter via the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and support public health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
• Space & Science - We leverage technology to advance agricultural sustainability, secure our nation's food supply, and prepare for natural disasters, working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.