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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer (SME) - **Company:** Quantum Science Solutions - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Business Logic, Software Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Code Review, Software Debugging, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Software Security, Containerization, Information Technology, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9080897/software-developer-sme ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to start. * Ten (10) or more years of professional experience in software development or application engineering. * Strong proficiency with JavaScript, React, and Node.js. * Experience developing and deploying applications within AWS cloud environments. * Experience designing and supporting microservices-based architectures. * Strong understanding of modern software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies. * Experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills., * Experience developing enterprise-scale cloud applications. * Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, DynamoDB, or similar cloud-native technologies. * Experience with RESTful APIs and distributed application architectures. * Knowledge of cloud security and secure application development best practices. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. * Experience mentoring junior developers or providing technical leadership. * Experience supporting highly secure or mission-critical customer environments., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field. * Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. ## Description QSSHire is seeking a Senior Software Developer (SME) to support the development and operation of enterprise-scale cloud applications for a mission-critical customer. 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