Software Developer (TS/SCI)

Kavaliro is seeking a Software Developer for our client to join an experienced engineering team supporting the development, modernization, and long-term sustainment of mission-critical applications within the Intelligence Community.

About the role

This role is well suited for a mid- to senior-level developer who enjoys tackling complex technical problems and can work comfortably across both modernized platforms and established legacy systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong Java and C++ development experience, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to adapt to evolving technical requirements in a mission-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small, highly experienced engineering team supporting application sustainment, new feature development, and modernization initiatives
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain mission-critical software applications
• Develop core application functionality used by geographically distributed customers across the Intelligence Community
• Support the ongoing enhancement and modernization of existing software and services
• Troubleshoot technical issues and help provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support to users and customers
• Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support consistent and reliable software releases
• Analyze existing applications, dependencies, and technical architecture to implement enhancements with minimal impact to ongoing operations
• Collaborate with other developers and engineers to improve application performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience developing, deploying, and supporting production software
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java and C++
• Python development experience is preferred
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production-grade software systems
• Proficiency working in Linux/Unix environments, preferably Rocky Linux, RHEL, or similar
• Experience with Git and modern version-control practices
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
• Active TS security clearance required; TS/SCI is preferred

Preferred Experience

Software Development & Engineering

• Experience with software testing, debugging, profiling, and performance optimization
• Ability to troubleshoot complex applications involving multiple programming languages and technologies
• Experience reviewing existing codebases, identifying dependencies, and making targeted changes without disrupting production operations

Application Modernization & Architecture

• Experience modernizing legacy applications through techniques such as containerization, modular architecture, and interface/API improvements
• Understanding of strategies for reducing technical debt while improving application maintainability
• Knowledge of horizontal and vertical scalability concepts
• Experience improving application architecture for long-term reliability and growth

Security & Compliance

• Experience applying secure software development practices
• Understanding of security controls, compliance requirements, and their impact on software development and deployment
• Ability to incorporate security considerations throughout the application development life cycle

Pay

$130,000.00 - 140,000.00 per year

Schedule

On-Site