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# 4419 Software Developer

- **Company:** Procession Systems
- **Location:** Springfield, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Code Review, Databases, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Maintenance, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Organization, Software Application Programming, Git, Containerization, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Microservices
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8968159/4419-software-developer

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer to support the design, development, integration, and maintenance of mission-critical software solutions in a secure government environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong software engineering expertise with a focus on Java and/or Python development, experience working across the full software development lifecycle, and the ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a collaborative team setting., * Master's degree and 8 years of relevant software development experience; OR

 * Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant software development experience; OR No degree and 12 years of relevant software development experience.
 * Strong experience developing applications in Java and/or Python.
 * Experience with object-oriented design and software engineering principles.
 * Experience with software testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
 * Experience working within Agile software development environments.
 * Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
 * Experience developing and maintaining enterprise-level software applications., * Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
 * Experience with cloud technologies and containerization platforms.
 * Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
 * Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Experience with secure software development practices.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.

## Description

* Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications using Java and/or Python.
 * Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
 * Develop scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineers, analysts, and stakeholders.
 * Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to software development best practices.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
 * Develop and maintain technical documentation.
 * Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
 * Integrate software with databases, APIs, and third-party services as required.
 * Support software deployment, configuration management, and continuous improvement initiatives.


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