Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):

Spry Methods is on the search for a Software Developer (both mid and senior levels) to join our team supporting one of our government customers.

Team Information:

This procurement is to acquire Agile teams to advance the organization's Enterprise Services capabilities, focusing on delivering secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions that meet evolving business needs. Agile teams will be responsible for understanding complex technical and organizational requirements, then translating them into innovative, efficient solutions that align with enterprise standards and promote seamless integration across various systems. Following the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agile methodology, the teams will ensure a continuous delivery model that meets rigorous standards of security, scalability, and reliability. Agile teams will bring expertise across essential domains, including data engineering and standards, software development, and enterprise tool support, ensuring comprehensive capabilities to meet the diverse technical and operational needs of the Division.

The Agile teams will work collaboratively to drive key strategic initiatives, adapting quickly to shifts in organizational priorities while maintaining a commitment to excellence in execution. The teams will contribute to an iterative development process that emphasizes responsiveness to stakeholder needs, transparency in progress tracking, and regular reporting on key metrics. By acquiring high-caliber Agile resources, the division will strengthen its capacity to produce impactful, world-class solutions that support the mission and long-term objectives.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialized utility programs to meet user needs and optimize operational efficiency.
Designs and customizes software applications for client use, optimizing operational efficiency and user experience.
Develops and enforces XML schema design, validation, and transformation standards, including NIEM compliance, for mission-critical information exchanges.
Designs, documents, and maintains RESTful APIs, ensuring adherence to organizational standards, security protocols, and interoperability requirements.
Implements and maintains MEPs and IEPDs for seamless data communication.
Utilizes programming languages such as Java, Python, or equivalent to develop tools for validating and troubleshooting XML instances and data integration issues.
Conducts research, design, development, and testing of operating systems-level software.
Applies principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to optimize system performance and scalability.
Provides technical guidance and training to developers on best practices for API governance, compliance, and testing methodologies.
Maintains API documentation using tools like SwaggerHub, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and alignment with enterprise integration strategies.
Develops and integrates cloud-based applications using AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB) for scalability, security, and performance.
Implements front-end development to create responsive and intuitive user interfaces.
Works with databases, performing design, analysis, and coordination for database development as part of a team.
Manages software development using Atlassian tools like Bitbucket for code repositories and Jira for project tracking, supporting CI/CD pipelines.
Ensures adherence to Agile methodologies, particularly within the SAFe framework, for iterative development and prioritization of features.
Follows industry-standard practices for unit testing, integration testing, and automated deployment, ensuring rigorous quality assurance.
Provides ongoing maintenance and support, including monitoring system performance, responding to incidents, and implementing patches to ensure application reliability and security.
Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

Secret Clearance Required
Senior: Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in software development with a strong background in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms, with proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, or Golang.
Mid: Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in software development with a strong background in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms, with proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, or Golang.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, preferred.