Software Developer, Mid

About the role

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides unparalleled logistics and program management, cutting-edge software and IT system development, and innovative data science and analytics services to our Department of Defense clients as well as superior support to Government Contracting Facility Security Officers (FSO). As a disadvantaged, minority-owned, small business, we are committed to exceeding expectations and fostering excellence within our workforce. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply. Sierra is an honored recipient of the following awards: HIRE Vets Medallion Award VETS Indexes Employer Award.

The Software Developer, Mid role uses a variety of skills and tools, including various coding languages, project management, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and proficiency in tool development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, testing, and maintenance of .NET applications.
• Architect and implement complex, scalable, and reliable software solutions, ensuring high performance and low latency.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment using DevOps best practices.
• Develop and maintain real-time, multitasking, and interrupt-driven applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
• Develop solutions that closely match client expectations and requirements.
• Ensure software compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and architecture discussions to maintain high-quality development standards.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation and user manuals.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to AWS, CI/CD, and UX development.

Requirements

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 5+ years of recent experience in .NET software development with direct experience developing to specific customer requirements.
• 3+ years of experience with Low code / No code solutions such as Power Automate and Power BI and SharePoint.
• 3+ years of experience with SQL Server or similar relational database systems.
• 3+ years of experience with any JavaScript framework.
• Proven track record designing and developing complex software systems.
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Docker.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers in software development practices.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with DBAs, product managers, and quality assurance teams.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain an AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner at minimum).
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be able to obtain a security clearance.

Nice to have:

• Foundational knowledge of AWS.
• Frontend development using ReactJS.
• Prior experience leading fullstack development projects.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Education reimbursement
• Voluntary insurance such as: short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 100% company-paid life + AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee assistance program