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*** This role requires an Active Secret Clearance at minimum ***

 

ValidaTek is seeking a highly qualified Senior Software Developer with DevOps experience to support the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs Queue Management (CAQM) lobby line management and customer experience program.   The CAQM program provides software, hardware and capabilities that improve the customer waiting and service fulfillment experience at the bureau’s domestic Passport Agencies and Overseas Posts.  These locations provide Passport, Visa and Overseas Citizen services for U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.

 

The Senior Software Developer will provide development, programming, and DevOps support for a customized version of the Q-Flow lobby line management software system as well as the associated software components that support the functionality of the system.  Working as the Senior Software Developer you will perform requirements analysis; decompose requirements into features, user stories and tasks; perform custom development; deploy solutions to development, test and production environments utilizing CI/CD tools and remediate software bugs found in testing and production.  You will participate in development to integrate with other software systems via APIs is also in scope for this role.  This role requires strong hands-on .Net framework development and SQL Database experience.

• Responsible for development and maintenance of an N-Tier enterprise application
• Develop bug fixes, new features, add-ons, scripts and security updates for web and desktop application frameworks.
• Write features, user stories and tasks to document and track work progress.
• Package all releases as configuration as code through the customer’s CI/CD toolchain.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues at the system and application level as they arise.
• Collaborate with development, operations, security, and testing teams.
• Participate in requirements definition meetings with business units and customers.
• Participate in scrum ceremonies.
• Support development and testing environments.
• Assist application support analysts with release testing

• At least 10 years of software development experience
• BA/BS or equivalent years of experience working in a lead technical position. Must have an appetite for training, coaching, and mentoring software development staff
• Active Secret Clearance
• C#, CSS, HTML, Javascript
• .Net Framework
  • NET
  • MVC
  • NET MVC Pattern
  • NET
  • WCF
  • WPF/XAML
  • WebForms

• SQL Database Server
• T-SQL
• Nuget
• JSON/XML
• Visual Studio
• Javascript
• CI/CD toolchain experience (Ansible, GitLab, Nexus, SonarQube)
• Self-initiator with independence to acquire and maintain technical skills for professional development.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework and working knowledge of agile teams and scrum ceremonies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple customers.
• Strong software and system troubleshooting abilities.
• Able to work occasional non-standard hours to support overseas clients.
• Able to find creative solutions to problems presented by clients.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities at a given time within a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in agile delivery models.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Department of State, specifically the Bureau of Consular Affairs
• JavaScript Presentation Framework (e.g. Knockout)
• PowerShell
• Unit Testing
• Windows Server
• 508 compliance experience
• SeriLog
• SQL Server Reporting Services
• Windows Communication Foundation

USD $114,693.12/Yr.

USD $191,155.20/Yr.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications.

The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.