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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Systems Engineer - **Company:** Hathiant LLC - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, XML Schema, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Applications, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Delivery Pipeline, Adobe, Information Technology, Smart Forms - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e4aab540baacc770 ## About the Role Do you have experience in XML?, The selected candidate will support the operation, maintenance, enhancement, modernization, security, performance, and user experience of the Grants.gov system. This work supports a mission-critical federal platform used by applicants, grantors, federal agencies, and partner systems across the grants lifecycle. Candidates should be comfortable working in a structured federal IT environment with strong emphasis on service continuity, stakeholder responsiveness, documentation, quality, security, accessibility, and disciplined delivery. Ideal candidates will bring experience supporting federal IT programs, public-facing web applications, grants management systems, cloud-hosted environments, Agile/SDLC delivery, system operations, application support, testing, cybersecurity, communications, or related technical and program functions. Prior experience with Grants.gov, federal grants systems, HHS, government shared services, or high-volume public-sector platforms is strongly preferred. Preferred Grants.gov / Federal Grants Experience, * Systems integration, middleware, deployment pipelines, environment parity, and operational readiness * Degree in information technology, computer science, or related preferred. * 8 years or more of related experience required., Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. ## Description * Grants.gov, GrantSolutions, or other federal grants management platforms. * Federal discretionary grants lifecycle, including funding opportunity posting, application package creation, applicant submission, agency download, forms, validations, and acknowledgements. * Public-facing government websites or shared service platforms with large user communities. * System-to-system interfaces supporting applicant systems, grantor systems, partner systems, or external federal integrations. * Federal forms development, Adobe/XDP/PDF forms, XML schemas, web forms, form validation, and Section 508 accessibility. * HHS, OMB, GAO, OIG, congressional data calls, federal stakeholder reporting, or executive-level federal communications. * Federal cloud, ATO, POA&M remediation, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and operational continuity. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems and networks to ensure optimal performance and security * and manage IT projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements and deadlines * Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations * Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system configurations, operational procedures, and project plans * Provide guidance and training to junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a collaborative work environment * Implement security measures and best practices to protect company data and ensure compliance with industry standards ## Related Videos - [3x Performance: A Humbling Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100165-3x-performance-a-humbling-journey) - [Building Multi-Tenant ASP.NET Core Applications: Best Practices and Real-World Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1552-building-multi-tenant-asp-net-core-applications-best-practices-and-real-world-solutions) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [NoCode LiveCode: Leveraging AI Tools to Craft Fully Functional Apps!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1169-nocode-livecode-leveraging-ai-tools-to-craft-fully-functional-apps) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 119 - ❤️ === ❤️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/454-dev-digest-119) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)