Design, develop, and maintain software applications for federal systems, ensuring compliance with security standards and participating in Agile processes.
Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
* Job Summary:
* We are seeking a motivated and skilled
* Software Engineer
* with 3+ years of experience and an active security clearance to support software development efforts for federal government programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in secure coding practices, system integration, and working within Agile or DevSecOps environments. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications that meet mission-critical requirements.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and maintain software applications in support of federal systems and mission objectives.
* Write clean, efficient, and secure code using languages such as
* Java
* Python
* C#
* , or
* JavaScript
* Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, systems engineering, and QA.
* Ensure software complies with federal security standards (e.g.,
* NIST
* FISMA
* FedRAMP
* DoD STIGs
* ).
* Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
* Maintain technical documentation and support configuration management processes.
* Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
* Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
* Minimum of
* 3 years of professional software development experience
* Active
* Secret
* security clearance.
* Experience developing software for federal agencies or defense programs.
* Familiarity with secure coding practices and federal compliance frameworks.
* Proficiency in one or more programming languages and development frameworks.
* Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
* Preferred Certifications:
* Security+
* Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
* , or
* AWS/Azure Developer Certification
* Agile or Scrum certification
* (optional)
* Must sit onsite in San Diego, CA
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
* Job Summary:
* We are seeking a motivated and skilled
* Software Engineer
* with 3+ years of experience and an active security clearance to support software development efforts for federal government programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in secure coding practices, system integration, and working within Agile or DevSecOps environments. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications that meet mission-critical requirements.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and maintain software applications in support of federal systems and mission objectives.
* Write clean, efficient, and secure code using languages such as
* Java
* Python
* C#
* , or
* JavaScript
* Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, systems engineering, and QA.
* Ensure software complies with federal security standards (e.g.,
* NIST
* FISMA
* FedRAMP
* DoD STIGs
* ).
* Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
* Maintain technical documentation and support configuration management processes.
* Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
* Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
* Minimum of
* 3 years of professional software development experience
* Active
* Secret
* security clearance.
* Experience developing software for federal agencies or defense programs.
* Familiarity with secure coding practices and federal compliance frameworks.
* Proficiency in one or more programming languages and development frameworks.
* Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
* Preferred Certifications:
* Security+
* Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
* , or
* AWS/Azure Developer Certification
* Agile or Scrum certification
* (optional)
* Must sit onsite in San Diego, CA
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
Top Skills
C#
Ci/Cd
Dod Stigs
Fedramp
Fisma
Git
Java
JavaScript
JIRA
Nist
Python
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