DevSecOps Engineer (No C2C)

SW Developer- DevSecOps (No C2C/Vendors)Gaithersburg, MdHybridU.S. citizenship required to support Public Trust clearance eligibility Successful completion of background investigation as required by the government customerWe are seeking a Software Developer to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of L-CAP. L-CAP is a mission-critical, future-ready automation solution built on a hybrid cloud data mesh architecture. As a member of a large-scale, Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native and AI-enabled capabilities. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.In this position, you will design and implement software solutions independently while working closely with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams. The primary focus is on developing microservices-based applications within an Agile/SAFe environment. Experience with AI-enabled or data-driven systems is advantageous. This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern software engineering best practicesCollaborate with product owners, architects, and engineers in an Agile / SAFe environmentParticipate in sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectivesCollaborate with systems engineering, product delivery, and program teams to translate requirements into working software solutions.Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following CI/CD and DevSecOps practicesContribute to system design discussions and technical decision-makingIntegrate services with databases, messaging systems, and external APIsSupport troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvementWork closely with QA, DevOps, and platform teams to ensure reliable deliveryRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)3–6 years of professional software development experience (TA to fill in appropriate mid-level years of experience)Hands-on experience building and supporting microservices-based systemsProficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, or similar on a Linux based system)Experience working in Agile environmentsUnderstanding of APIs and distributed system conceptsAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearancePreferred / Desired QualificationsExperience or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems (Claude-Code), automation, or intelligent platforms.Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databasesHands-on experience with Kafka or other event-streaming technologiesCloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience working in DevSecOps environments