Sr. Developer & Test Engineer / Task Lead

Remote
Must have an IRS High-Risk Background Investigation, IRS access processing, and required drug screening before CI network access.


Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a to lead software development, testing, release management, and operational support activities for a federal application environment. This role serves as the technical lead for application releases, maintenance, stakeholder coordination, and production support while acting as a liaison to Government Program Managers.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on senior developer who has successfully led application releases, testing efforts, requirements management, and cross-functional teams in a highly regulated environment.

• Lead application releases from planning through deployment.
• Oversee Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities and production support.
• Coordinate technical teams, stakeholders, and release schedules.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with Government Program Managers and business stakeholders.

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain applications using Microsoft technologies.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and application defects.

• Lead release testing and validation activities.
• Manage defect tracking, resolution, and reporting.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system testing, performance testing, and accessibility testing.

• Manage requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM/RTVM).
• Coordinate Change Control Board (CCB) and Change Review Board (CRB) activities.
• Ensure successful deployment of controlled releases into production environments.

• 7+ years of experience as a Software Developer, Technical Lead, or equivalent role.
• Demonstrated leadership of software releases, testing efforts, and production support activities.
• Experience managing requirements and traceability using RTM, RTVM, or similar methodologies.
• Experience working with Government Program Managers, business owners, and technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to balance hands-on development with testing and release leadership responsibilities.

• C#.NET
• ASP.NET
• .NET Framework
• Visual Studio
• JavaScript
• AJAX
• HTML/XML
• Object-Oriented Design and Development (OOD/OOP)
• UML and software design methodologies

• IBM DOORS
• Rational Quality Manager (RQM)
• ALM / Micro Focus Quality Center
• Rational Team Concert
• StarTeam
• LoadRunner
• Quick Test Professional (QTP)

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Transact-SQL (T-SQL)
• Crystal Reports
• Business Objects
• Database administration and design experience

• Windows Server Administration
• Internet Information Services (IIS)
• System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)
• Application server operations and monitoring
• Security patch coordination and deployment support

• Section 508 Compliance Testing
• JAWS, ZoomText, Nuance Dragon
• Accessibility remediation and validation tools
• FISMA and NIST compliance experience

Strong preference for candidates with experience supporting:

• IRS
• Treasury
• Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Law Enforcement Agencies
• Other highly regulated federal environments

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong hands-on development experience.
• Leadership of controlled software releases.
• Experience managing requirements traceability.
• Defect resolution and quality assurance expertise.
• Effective coordination with technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience operating within regulated federal environments.

Candidates who only have software development experience without significant testing, release management, and technical leadership experience will be considered less competitive for this role.

• IRS Internal Revenue Manual (IRM)
• Security Control Assessments (SCA)
• Enterprise Continuous Monitoring
• POA&M, SSP, ISCP, SRA, PCLIA, and SIA documentation
• Security remediation tools such as Guardium, Tripwire, AppScan, and WPC

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).


Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. We offer the opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

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