Fairfax, VA

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2d ago

Software Engineer (lead Python programming) – Level 4

Northrop Grumman Fairfax, VA

Fairfax, VA

2d ago

$142k - $213k/yr Full time Python Senior Automation

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Job Description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Software Engineer (Lead Python Programming) at Level 4 to guide a small software team building simulation tools for satellite data flow, onsite in Fairfax, VA on a 9/80 schedule with TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Help steer architecture choices by weighing pros and cons of approaches and technologies, ensuring alignment with project goals and requirements.
Design and implement new software or modify existing components to add features.
Detect and resolve defects, considering the broader impact on the software system.
Develop tests to verify code correctness and compliance with system requirements.
Build and refine software pipelines and deployment methods to automate development, promoting consistency and efficiency.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including network specialists, to ensure the simulation models reflect relevant parameters.
Lead, mentor, and allocate tasks to junior developers to grow software capabilities.
Provide technical updates to the Government customer.
Lead efforts to transfer existing software tools and datasets from Unclassified to Classified environments.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance that is current and within scope at the time of application.
Level 4 designation corresponds to a Senior Principal level.
Bachelor’s degree with eight years of software development experience; an additional four years may substitute for a completed degree.
Master’s degree with six years of software development experience.
PhD with four years of software development experience.
Proven Python programming experience for at least three years at a senior level.
Experience with software architecture design patterns.
Experience with version control practices, Gitlab preferred.

Technologies

Python
Gitlab

Compensation

Salary range: USD 142,200 - 213,400 per year

Benefits

Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
PTO for vacation and personal business
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance for Start

Clearance Type

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

STEM degree
Experience with networking
Experience developing or using containerized software
Familiarity with DevOps fundamentals and maintaining software pipelines
Experience productizing software solutions
Experience leading junior software developers
Experience with satellite network management and traffic topology

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1mo ago

Application Developer/Tester

Govcio LLC Fairfax, VA

Fairfax, VA

1mo ago

$135k - $165k/yr Full time API APIs Application

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Job Description

Govcio LLC is seeking a Senior Application Developer/Tester who holds an active Secret clearance to perform manual and automated testing across applications, APIs, and databases within a federal Agile program. This hybrid role is based in Fairfax, VA and provides the chance to contribute to security, compliance, and documentation efforts that support federal accreditation activities.

Compensation for this role ranges from USD 135,000 to USD 165,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Create and run manual and automated test cases for Java and Spring Boot based systems, HTMX, SQL, and Oracle environments.
Conduct functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testing across Windows and Linux platforms.
Verify API behavior, user interface workflows, backend logic, and database interactions.
Record defects and test evidence in Azure DevOps, maintaining accurate and repeatable test artifacts.
Produce detailed and concise testing documentation to ensure testing procedures are clear and reproducible.
Support testing in both classified and unclassified environments in line with federal security procedures.
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as standups, planning, refinement, and retrospectives as part of the development team.
Integrate testing activities into Azure DevOps and collaborate to expand automation coverage.
Deliver testing artifacts that support Authority to Operate activities, including control validation and security assessment evidence.
Validate STIG compliance and configuration baselines as part of system security testing.
Communicate test status, risks, and issues clearly with government product owners and stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with developers, engineers, and cross-team members within the software development testing effort.

Requirements

High School diploma required with 10+ years of experience in a testing role within a software development team.
Experience testing software in both classified and unclassified federal environments.
Hands-on testing experience with Java, Spring Boot, HTMX, SQL, and Oracle.
Proficiency with Azure DevOps for test management, work items, and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience testing on Windows and Linux environments.
Working knowledge of the NIST Risk Management Framework RMF, including security control testing and ATO documentation.
Familiarity with STIGs and federal cybersecurity best practices.
Experience working on Agile Scrum teams.
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage directly with government product owners and mission stakeholders.
Ability to produce clear, concise testing documentation suitable for audits, compliance, and accreditation.

Technologies

Java
Spring Boot
HTMX
SQL
Oracle
Azure DevOps

Clearance

Active Secret clearance required, with the ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability.

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Developer Jobs in Fairfax, VA

Software Engineer (lead Python programming) – Level 4

Application Developer/Tester

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