Expert Software Engineer

As a GEODS Expert Software Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to other developers, advancing the vision and execution of the GEODS program by completing the following tasks:

• Serve as technical delivery leader, planning and managing application development activities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project resources, particularly junior/mid-level developers, to include completing code reviews

• Ensure designs follow specifications approved by customer and that software quality standards are met

• Design software solutions to meet technical and business needs by leveraging knowledge of architecture, software engineering, DevSecOps, and mission

• Contribute to planning and prioritization of work for future Program Increments; collaborate closely with product management to drive technical solutioning, requirements decomposition, and estimation efforts

• Contribute to all phases of the software development life cycle

• Write well-designed, testable, efficient, and maintainable code

• Recommend changes to improve established application and organizational processes

• Prepare and produce releases of software components

• Support formal testing and resolution of defects

• Provide technical support and consultation for application and infrastructure defects and questions

• At least 6 years of demonstrated experience with software development using SAFe or similar Agile methodologies, to include working with Scrum Masters and/or Product Owners to decompose high level requirements into actionable user stories

• At least 6 years of demonstrated experience coding in Python or another language

• At least 6 years of demonstrated experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD, specifically utilizing GitLab or similar Git repository

• At least 6 years of demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform

• At least 6 years of demonstrated experience with Container and Orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

• Strong experience with AWS, including but not limited to EC2, DynamoDB, ECS, SQS/SNS, IAM, Lambda, and CDK

• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex technical concepts and challenges/obstacles in a clear and direct manner

• Prior experience serving as a lead for a development team, workstream, or major task(s)

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI must be able to obtain and maintain a CI Poly

Minimum Education: Master's degree plus 4 years experience, Bachelor's degree plus 6 years experience, Associates degree plus 12 years experience, or a minimum of 15 years experience, in relevant field

Minimum Years of Experience: Master's degree plus 4 years experience, Bachelor's degree plus 6 years experience, Associates degree plus 12 years experience, or a minimum of 15 years experience, in relevant field

Required Certifications: (if needed)

Preferred: (nice to have but not required)

• Cloud certification(s), preferably from AWS, OCI or Google Cloud

• Familiarity with AI/ML, specifically Amazon SageMaker

• Experience with front-end development in React

• Previous database experience, specifically Apache Solr

• Experience with Atlassian suite, specifically Jira and Confluence

• Previous NGA experience

At Bison Group, we're more than a defense contractor - we're a people-focused small business with a strong culture built on trust, respect, and impact. We value every member of the team, foster open communication without the layers of a big corporation, and stand firmly behind our commitment to the veteran community through real, tangible action. When you join Bison Group, you're not just filling a role - you're stepping into a mission-critical environment where your work directly supports our federal partners, and national security objectives. Here, your skills are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions have a clear purpose.