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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer - **Company:** Guidehouse Inc. - **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $74,000.0 - $124,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Application Performance Management, Big Data, Software Quality, Databases, Continuous Integration, Github, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Swagger, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, Openapi, ReactJS, Software Application Programming, Backend, Containerization, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5812128334 ## About the Role * B.S. in computer science or related field * Minimum 2 (TWO) years of Full stack web application development and maintenance experience, including development in Python and building applications with React * Experience developing and consuming REST APIs * 3 (THREE) years of experience working with databases * Experience building containerized applications using Docker * 2 (TWO) years of experience using GitHub actions for use with CI/CD * Experience deploying and operating software on AWS (e.g., ECS/EKS, S3, RDS) * Experience communicating with end users on software development projects; being comfortable explaining complex computational terms using simple language for a non-computational audience * Demonstrated experience extending the functionality of existing software; ability to learn an existing body of code and extend it * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred * Incumbent capture - no other candidates were considered due to an identified incumbent who meets the labor category requirements provided by the customer What Would Be Nice To Have: * Familiarity with SCRUM/Agile development * Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI * Experience visualizing complex or large-scale data sets * Experience reviewing and responding to security vulnerability reports * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities * Effective communication and collaboration skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment * Commitment to code quality and continuous improvement ## Description The role will be responsible for creating and maintaining applications and will entail: * Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications using Python and React (JavaScript/TypeScript). * Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services. * Develop responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces using React and modern frontend tooling. * Participate with cross-functional software development team and subject matter experts working in an Agile environment * Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices * Develop new applications as well as extend existing applications; develop new features and customizations that harmonize with existing codebases * Optimize application performance and scalability of existing analysis pipelines to meet the demands of rapidly growing datasets * Maintain CI/CD workflows and support deployment processes * Experiment with new technologies and systems as well as prototype solutions for potential integration into existing infrastructure * Review and address security vulnerabilities in collaboration with our security and infrastructure teams ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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