Sr. Software Developer

Sierra7, Inc.
Arlington, VA, United States
12 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

HTML JavaScript (Programming Language) PHP (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Data Analysis Build Automation Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Code Review Web Development Drupal Metadata Software Engineering
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SQL Databases Systems Integration Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Web Applications Software Modules Information Technology Restful APIs Software Version Control

Job description

  • Designs robust Drupal architecture and builds custom modules to meet strict federal standards.
  • Secures platforms within SBU and FOUO environments to protect sensitive information.
  • Optimizes platform performance and scales applications to handle high user traffic smoothly.
  • Integrates APIs and content management frameworks using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL.
  • Manages version control workflows and executes automated builds, testing, code scanning, and deployments.
  • Executes smooth rollback processes when technical issues arise.
  • Ensures strict compliance with WCAG standards and DHS Trusted Tester requirements for accessible web development.
  • Implements advanced content search, taxonomy, metadata, and analytics instrumentation.
  • Automates workflow deployments and diagnoses complex problems across application, integration, configuration, and infrastructure boundaries.

  • Applies expert knowledge of WCAG and DHS Trusted Tester requirements to build fully accessible web applications.
  • Configures content search, taxonomy, metadata, and analytics instrumentation accurately.
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses intricate issues across applications, integrations, configurations, and infrastructure boundaries.
  • Communicates technical concepts clearly and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • Holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or possesses equivalent professional experience.
  • Hold an Active Drupal Certification.
  • 8 years of experience in web or platform development
  • 3 years of experience developing and managing Drupal-based platforms.
  • Able to obtain a Public Trust
  • Demonstrates extensive hands-on experience in Drupal architecture, module development, and configuration within sensitive federal or FISMA-regulated systems.
  • Shows proven expertise in secure platform design for SBU and FOUO environments.
  • Applies deep technical knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, and REST APIs.
  • Utilizes automated build, testing, code scanning, deployment, and rollback tools effectively.
  • Brings direct experience working within FISMA-regulated federal agencies

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description Referral program Tuition reimbursement 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Health savings account, * Medical/Dental/Vision

  • FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
  • HSA (Health Savings Account)
  • Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits
  • Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Accident

  • 401K
  • Legal Assistance
  • Financial Wellness
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Federal Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee Referral Program

This posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of Sierra7, Inc. and will not be acknowledged or returned.

About the company

Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve”. We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.

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