Job Requirements Tysons, VA Secret Polygraph not specified Career Level not specified $125,000 - $185,000 Job Description Staff Software Engineer - Mission Applications Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to support a large-scale technology modernization initiative focused on delivering mission-critical applications that enable operational decision-making, data-driven workflows, and enterprise business processes. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying user-facing applications while collaborating directly with end users, product teams, and engineering stakeholders. This is a hands-on senior engineering position for someone who enjoys working across the full technology stack, making architectural decisions, and delivering production-ready software that solves complex business and operational challenges. The program offers the opportunity to build high-impact applications leveraging modern web technologies, enterprise data platforms, and advanced analytics capabilities within a collaborative, innovation-focused environment. Key Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and delivery of user-facing enterprise applications from concept through production deployment
• Build responsive front-end interfaces, backend services, APIs, and data integrations that support mission and business operations
• Develop and maintain applications utilizing modern enterprise platforms and web application frameworks
• Collaborate directly with users, stakeholders, and product teams to understand business processes and translate requirements into technical solutions
• Design scalable and maintainable software architectures that support long-term growth and operational needs
• Establish and maintain engineering best practices for testing, code review, security, CI/CD, and production support
• Develop and optimize integrations between applications, data platforms, and enterprise systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, infrastructure, and integration issues across the technology stack
• Participate in technical design reviews and contribute to platform-wide architectural decisions
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while promoting software engineering best practices across the team
• Support production deployments, operational monitoring, and ongoing application enhancement efforts Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience developing enterprise applications
• Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and modern web application development frameworks
• Experience designing and developing backend services, APIs, and data-intensive applications
• Experience delivering software solutions on enterprise application or data platforms
• Demonstrated experience owning software capabilities through design, development, testing, deployment, and production support
• Strong understanding of software architecture, application security, and engineering best practices
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise or government environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multiple technical domains Preferred Qualifications
• Experience developing applications that support operational, logistics, acquisition, financial, or business process workflows
• Hands-on experience with enterprise data platforms, low-code application frameworks, or advanced analytics ecosystems
• Experience with Python, Java, Go, Node.js, or similar backend development technologies
• Familiarity with workflow automation, data integration, and business process modernization initiatives
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
• Exposure to AI-enabled development tools, intelligent applications, or advanced analytics platforms
• Experience collaborating directly with end users and stakeholders to build customer-focused solutions Why Join the Program
• Opportunity to build mission-critical applications used by enterprise stakeholders and decision-makers
• High-visibility role with significant ownership and influence over technical direction
• Modern technology stack incorporating web development, data platforms, APIs, and advanced analytics capabilities
• Long-term program stability with strong growth potential
• Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work directly with users to build impactful software solutions that drive operational success
• Exposure to emerging technologies, enterprise modernization initiatives, and large-scale mission-focused platforms group id: kforcecx Log in to view the job poster Apply now