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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 4461 Senior Software Developer - **Company:** Procession Systems - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Audit Trail, Microsoft Azure, Software Documentation, Distributed Systems, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Devsecops, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9058612/4461-senior-software-developer ## About the Role * At least 5 years of enterprise-software development experience. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field. * Proficiency in modern programming languages and secure-coding methodologies. * Experience with government environments requiring audit compliance, CJIS standards, or privileged access controls. * Familiarity with AWS/Azure cloud services and FedRAMP-aligned platforms. * Clear communication skills, both verbal and written. * Strong attention to detail, * Security+ or equivalent baseline certification. * AWS or Azure professional certifications. * Agile/Scrum certifications. * Experience with containers, microservices, or distributed systems. * Thrives developing in fast moving, agile environments. * Active DHS EOD suitability * Active DHS Secret or above clearance ## Description We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to design, build, and maintain the secure, mission-critical applications that federal law-enforcement teams depend on every day. You'll apply systematic and disciplined software-engineering practices to create reliable, audit-compliant systems that support case management, investigative analytics, digital-evidence processing, and other core operational workflows. As part of your development team, you will guide junior engineers and collaborate with forensic experts, tool developers, and crypto SMEs to build secure, dependable systems that empower the entire mission's investigative efforts. Your development efforts will shape architecture, define requirements, and guide implementation across complex enterprise systems. Your work will ensure that mission applications meet strict federal security standards, support privileged-access controls, and operate dependably in high-stakes environments where performance and accuracy matter. As a Senior Developer, you will operate as a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers, resolving sophisticated issues, improving system performance, and upholding rigorous engineering and documentation standards. You'll work closely with investigators, analysts, and cyber specialists to translate mission needs into robust software solutions, while supporting modern cloud deployments and DevSecOps pipelines aligned with government requirements. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on building secure, scalable systems that directly support federal operations and national-security missions. GENERAL DUTIES: * Architect, design, and develop secure enterprise applications supporting investigative workflows. * Implement audit logging, privileged-access controls, and other federal security requirements. * Ensure software maintainability, reliability, and compliance with secure-development standards. * Lead development activities and provide technical guidance to junior team members. * Diagnose complex issues and optimize system performance. * Contribute to documentation, design reviews, and code-quality standards. * Support cloud deployments and DevSecOps pipelines. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [Resilient by Design: Building Robust Architectures in High-Stakes Financial Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2106-resilient-by-design-building-robust-architectures-in-high-stakes-financial-systems) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)