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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer - **Company:** STEAMPUNK INC. - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Django Web Framework, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Release Management, Search Technologies, Software Systems, Apache Solr, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Flask (Web Framework), Cypress (Programming Language), Software Troubleshooting, Git, Fastapi, Pytest, Containerization, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/32EFC00ABEFF456098D46DBD5AF48957/job/ ## About the Role * Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance * Bachelors degree and 5+ years of total experience * No degree and 9+ years of total experience * Associates degree and 7+ years of total experience * Master's degree and 3+ years of total experience * 3-5 years of experience with one or more programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript) * Experience with Git * Experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Experience with CI/CD pipelines * Experience with containerization using Docker * Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, JUnit, Jest, Cypress) * Experience with Python web frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, Django) * Experience with REST API design and development Preferred: * Associate-level cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Experience with React, particularly in a production environment * Experience with AI/ML APIs and tooling (e.g., AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, LangChain) * Experience with vector search or semantic search technologies * Experience with search platforms such as OpenSearch or Solr ## Description As a Software Developer , you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering software features, APIs, and microservice solutions within an AI-enabled search environment. We are looking for candidates with experience in Agile software development and DevSecOps practices such as build/release management, CI/CD, and test automation. Responsibilities include: * Design, develop, and deploy modular microservices in a cloud-based system * Translate stakeholder needs into technical solutions and convey tradeoffs to the team * Write and debug code for innovative software solutions * Troubleshoot software quality, security, and reliability issues * Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities * Write and maintain unit and functional tests * Write code with security best practices in mind * Identify and resolve technical problems and software defects * Document software code, features, and training guides * Leverage virtualization and containerization within existing cloud-based systems * Integrate and implement AI-enabled features and services, including AI-enhanced search capabilities and integration with search platforms and AI/ML APIs * Provide technical guidance to junior team members ## Related Videos - [Slopquatting, API Keys, Fun with Fonts, Recruiters vs AI and more - The Best of LIVE 2025 - Part 2](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1765-slopquatting-api-keys-fun-with-fonts-recruiters-vs-ai-and-more-the-best-of-live-2025-part-2) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Evolving Landscape of Application Development: Insights from Three Years of Research](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1459-the-evolving-landscape-of-application-development-insights-from-three-years-of-research) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)