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# Software Developer

- **Company:** Gridiron IT Solutions LLC
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Linux, JSON, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, ReactJS, Cloudformation, Vue.js, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Data Analytics, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Amazon Redshift
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8996448/software-developer

## About the Role

* U.S. Citizenship
 * Must have an active Secret clearance; TS/SCI is preferred
 * Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
 * 2+ years of directly relevant experience in applications development
 * Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle and code versioning and maintenance
 * Experience with assessing and integrating commercial off the shelf (COTS) products
 * Knowledge and familiarity to work with the installation, demonstration, test, validation and evaluation of new and existing software, tools, methods, and software measurement technologies
 * Must have operational experience with Python and Linux terminals
 * Knowledge of software automation, application development, and RESTful architecture
 * Knowledge of data ETL workflows for on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
 * Experience working and developing in/with containerization software including Kubernetes, Docker, and Redshift
 * Experience working with IaC including Ansible, Git-CI, Cloudformation, and Terraform
 * Must have strong communication skills and have experience interacting and with customers directly in a project environment or technical demonstration
 * Must be able to work collaboratively across remote and physical locations

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline; Master's degree or PhD preferred

Desired Skills:
Experience with two or more of the following: Python, JSON, Data Analytics, MongoDB, MinIO, Ansible, Vue.js, React, HTML, Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Openshift, AWS, View Jazz Framework, Process Automation, Terraform, CI/CD knowledge

Desired Certifications:
DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III
PMP

Required Education:
BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma & 4-6 years of directly relevant experience.

Desired Certifications:

 * CSSLP
 * Sec+
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret Clearance required.

## Description

Gridiron IT is seeking a Software Developer to support this critical customer mission., * Designing, troubleshooting, and implementing software code for end-to-end software development and service integrations

 * Designs, develops, enhances, debugs, integrates, and implements software stacks for on premise and cloud based tools and services
 * Troubleshoots production problems related to software applications and pipeline workflows
 * Researches, tests, builds, and coordinates the integration of new products based on user and mission requirements
 * Initiates action for evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration and testing tools
 * Automate deployments, testing, and builds using IaC toolings including Ansible, Terraform, Git-CI, and others
 * Implements recommendations for improving documentation and development process standards
 * Ensures quality control of all developed and modified prototype software through rigorous staged testing and pipelines
 * Establish optimal configurations and tunings for COTS, GOTS, and open source technologies pertaining to mission needs and project baselines
 * Navigate and work within linux and container heavy environments including Openshift, RHEL, Alma, and Docker


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