Job Description: Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. We are seeking a Mid-Level System Developer to design, develop, test, and integrate secure software solutions for mission-critical defense applications. This role requires expertise in micro-service architectures, database systems, software security, and Agile Scrum methodologies, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and compliance within DoD environments. Key Responsibilities: + Develop and implement microservice architectures for web and application services, integrating virtual instances, load balancing, surge capabilities, and performance monitoring. + Design and develop applications using traditional SQL-based database management systems or NoSQL data management systems with full-text search capabilities. + Implement security controls compliant with Federal information system regulations and DoD cybersecurity protocols. + Conduct requirements analysis, software design, development, integration, and testing for DoD applications. + Provide bug fixing, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning to optimize software functionality. + Perform configuration management and test case development, ensuring software integrity and reliability. + Write efficient, well-documented code using programming languages such as Java and Python. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless Agile development, deployment, and continuous improvement. + Prepare and deliver technical presentations and documentation to DoD stakeholders. Required Qualifications: + Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred. + Education: + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field OR equivalent work experience. + Experience: + Minimum 2 years supporting development using Agile Scrum methodologies. + Technical Expertise: + Strong proficiency in Java and Python for system development. + Deep understanding of microservices, cloud computing, database technologies, and cybersecurity implementations. + Ability to analyze, develop, and optimize performance across DoD enterprise systems. + Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and conduct performance tuning for mission-critical applications. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience working with classified defense systems and secure DoD infrastructure. + Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and secure cloud environments. + Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, AWS Certified Developer, or DoD-approved system development credentials.