{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"02b8a02f9dd0d9eadcf9e05f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/02b8a02f9dd0d9eadcf9e05f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/02b8a02f9dd0d9eadcf9e05f","title":"Software Developer (TS/SCI + CI Poly)","description":"McLean, VA\nDescription\nThe DarkStar Group is seeking a Software Developer with a TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance to join one of our top projects in McLean, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.\nTHE PROJECT\nThe DarkStar Group's team provides Analytic Software Development, Data Engineering, and Cloud Migration services, as well as interagency communication and data-sharing solutions, as part of an enterprise program that spans two major Intelligence Community customers. This project regularly has new openings for Software Engineers, Cloud Infrastructure Experts, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers, SharePoint Developers and Administrators, ServiceNow Developers, and various other types of IT professionals.\nWork on this program takes place in Herndon, McLean, and Bethesda (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).\nTHE ROLE\nThe DarkStar Group is seeking a motivated Software Developer with Agile methodology experience to\naugment a team of developers, in support of the development of a clean sheet suite of AWS Serverless Applications. We value team members who strive to produce high quality work through collaboration with team members and customers while making a difference through individual contributions to ensure project success for our team and our customers. As part of DarkStar's Intel Application Services, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. As a Member of an agile team you will work with the government customer to help shape a new phase of applications into the C2S cloud environment. You will work closely with multiple contractor teams and the customer to transform approved requirements into features during each sprint. You will help to develop the new suite of applications one sprint at a time.\nDuties included but are not limited to:\nUpdate existing customer websites\nDesign briefing products, websites, and conference/event products, partnering with customers to ensure inclusion of project requirements.\nAnalyze and plan the framework of design according to the laid out concept and established specifications of the project.\nManage visual information tasks with minimal guidance.\nSupport high-level senior staff, including the director, front office personnel and other managers.\n8+ years of experience in the design, development and implementation of new software products or major enhancements to existing software\nExperience refactoring legacy code and/or applications in a cloud native environment\nExperience and understanding of serverless computing concepts\nExperience with message-oriented middleware - queuing\nExperience in the design and/or development of web-based notification systems\nSolid understanding of work-flow based work streams\nResearch, test, build, and coordinate the conversion and/or integration of new products based on user requirements\nAddress problems of system integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms\nConsults with project teams and end users to identify application requirements\nAssists in the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration and testing tools\nResolves problems with applications and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancement\nRequired Skills\nBA/BS Degree in Computer Science\nAWS/C2S cloud development experience\nAWS Developer Certification and/or AWS DevOps Certification\nExperience incorporating Test Driven Development (TDD)\nDevOPs Script creation and execution (CI/CD)\nExposure to supported cloud-based programming languages and/or SDKs.\nExperience with Financial Management Systems.\nExperience with software systems development in the IC community.\nAbout The DarkStar Group\nOur Company\nThe DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you.\nOur Benefits\nThe DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:\nvery strong salaries;\n100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;\nthe ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;\n100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;\na generously-funded HSA;\nan 8% 401(k) contribution;\n31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);\nthe ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;\na generous training budget;\n$25,000 employee referral bonuses;\nbusiness development / growth incentives; and\ntop notch company swag.\n** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.","company":"Darkstar Group","rawCompany":"darkstar group","city":"McLean","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:49:51.788Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Developer (TS/SCI + CI Poly)","description":"McLean, VA\nDescription\nThe DarkStar Group is seeking a Software Developer with a TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance to join one of our top projects in McLean, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.\nTHE PROJECT\nThe DarkStar Group's team provides Analytic Software Development, Data Engineering, and Cloud Migration services, as well as interagency communication and data-sharing solutions, as part of an enterprise program that spans two major Intelligence Community customers. This project regularly has new openings for Software Engineers, Cloud Infrastructure Experts, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers, SharePoint Developers and Administrators, ServiceNow Developers, and various other types of IT professionals.\nWork on this program takes place in Herndon, McLean, and Bethesda (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).\nTHE ROLE\nThe DarkStar Group is seeking a motivated Software Developer with Agile methodology experience to\naugment a team of developers, in support of the development of a clean sheet suite of AWS Serverless Applications. We value team members who strive to produce high quality work through collaboration with team members and customers while making a difference through individual contributions to ensure project success for our team and our customers. As part of DarkStar's Intel Application Services, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. As a Member of an agile team you will work with the government customer to help shape a new phase of applications into the C2S cloud environment. You will work closely with multiple contractor teams and the customer to transform approved requirements into features during each sprint. You will help to develop the new suite of applications one sprint at a time.\nDuties included but are not limited to:\nUpdate existing customer websites\nDesign briefing products, websites, and conference/event products, partnering with customers to ensure inclusion of project requirements.\nAnalyze and plan the framework of design according to the laid out concept and established specifications of the project.\nManage visual information tasks with minimal guidance.\nSupport high-level senior staff, including the director, front office personnel and other managers.\n8+ years of experience in the design, development and implementation of new software products or major enhancements to existing software\nExperience refactoring legacy code and/or applications in a cloud native environment\nExperience and understanding of serverless computing concepts\nExperience with message-oriented middleware - queuing\nExperience in the design and/or development of web-based notification systems\nSolid understanding of work-flow based work streams\nResearch, test, build, and coordinate the conversion and/or integration of new products based on user requirements\nAddress problems of system integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms\nConsults with project teams and end users to identify application requirements\nAssists in the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration and testing tools\nResolves problems with applications and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancement\nRequired Skills\nBA/BS Degree in Computer Science\nAWS/C2S cloud development experience\nAWS Developer Certification and/or AWS DevOps Certification\nExperience incorporating Test Driven Development (TDD)\nDevOPs Script creation and execution (CI/CD)\nExposure to supported cloud-based programming languages and/or SDKs.\nExperience with Financial Management Systems.\nExperience with software systems development in the IC community.\nAbout The DarkStar Group\nOur Company\nThe DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. 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