Jr./Mid-Level Software Engineer

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Jr./Mid-Level Software Engineer to support KITS and our government customer. The position is hybrid, with partial in-office requirements. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

The Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) is a unique regional partnership that is responsible for the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. CBPO partners include the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, New York, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as other Federal Agencies and Universities. The US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) represents the Federal Government in an effort to protect the Chesapeake Bay and better coordinate water quality restoration efforts throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) Data Center is the focal point for supporting the development of critical decision support tools, the data sharing enterprise, and supporting scientific computing across the partnership.

This candidate will participate and contribute to a team approach to software development and problem solving. They must also have the ability to quickly adapt to emerging technologies and have a strong interest in implementing innovative techniques. It is essential that this person will also work well as part of a development team.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Required Skills and Competencies:

• .NET 8/10, C#, MVC and ASP.NET with an understanding of object-oriented design techniques
• JavaScript, jQuery, JS Frameworks, Cross-browser web design.
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2026, SSMS, VS Code.
• Experience with AWS services: S3, Lambda, SQS, SES, RDS, ElastiCache, CloudWatch.
• Experience with implementing and supporting serverless architecture using Docker containerization and AWS Lambda for application deployment and scalability.
• Proficiency in relational databases, particularly Microsoft SQL Server; experience with PostgreSQL is a plus.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, TFS) and familiarity with Configuration Management best practices such as branching, merging, and release workflows.
• Experience with Agile project management and collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience writing unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability, using frameworks such as NUnit or MSTest.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills, able to work independently and present solutions, and adaptable to new technologies.
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices, including SOLID principles, design patterns, code reviews, and clean code standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Other Desired Skills:  

• Experience with web-based geospatial tools such as Leaflet, Mapbox, or similar libraries, including working with geometry and spatial data.
• Experience with big data storage formats and serialization techniques, and analytical query tools such as DuckDB, Amazon Athena, or similar engines.
• Experience implementing Redis Cache solutions to improve application performance.
• Experience with RESTful Web Services and Service-Oriented Architecture.
• Strong Documentation and Reporting skills.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and integration of AI-powered services into .NET applications is a plus.

Education and Experience:  

• BA/BS degree preferably in computer science and
• a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant software engineering experience. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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