Software Developer - Mid

Posted 4 Days Ago
Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
98K-163K Annually
Mid level
Consulting
The Role
Develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise applications in secure classified environments. Build APIs, integrations, and application services, participate in Agile sprints, support DevSecOps/CI-CD pipelines, troubleshoot defects and performance issues, produce technical documentation, and implement secure coding and remediation practices.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Family:

Software Development & Support


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a talented Software Developer – Mid to support a large-scale federal technology program operating within secure and classified environments.
This role requires a hands-on software development professional responsible for building, enhancing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise applications that enable mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with practical experience delivering secure, maintainable, and scalable solutions as part of Agile development teams.
Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications supporting mission-critical business processes.
  • Develop application functionality using modern software development frameworks, tools, and programming languages.
  • Build and maintain APIs, system integrations, data interfaces, and supporting application services.
  • Participate in Agile software development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, development, testing, and release support.
  • Support DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and software deployment processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and operational incidents.
  • Collaborate with architects, developers, cybersecurity personnel, infrastructure engineers, and stakeholders to deliver integrated technical solutions.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including design artifacts, test plans, release documentation, and operational procedures.
  • Support implementation of secure coding practices and assist with remediation of software security findings.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on software quality, maintainability, performance, and operational effectiveness.

What You Will Need

  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • Four (4)+ years of experience developing highly complex enterprise applications.
  • Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
  • Experience developing software using one or more modern programming languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, or equivalent technologies.
  • Experience developing and supporting database-driven applications and system integrations.
  • Experience working within Agile software development environments.
  • Experience supporting secure, compliance-driven federal environments.
  • Strong analytical, technical documentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have

  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments.
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment technologies.
  • Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
  • Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices architectures, and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs, secure coding practices, and authorization requirements.
  • Experience supporting classified, national security, intelligence community, or other highly regulated environments.
  • Security+, AWS, Azure, or related technical certifications.


The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected].  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Skills Required

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • Four (4)+ years of experience developing highly complex enterprise applications
  • Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or ability to obtain and maintain certification
  • Experience developing software using one or more modern programming languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript
  • Experience developing and supporting database-driven applications and system integrations
  • Experience working within Agile software development environments
  • Experience supporting secure, compliance-driven federal environments
  • Strong analytical, technical documentation, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment technologies
  • Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
  • Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices architectures, and enterprise integration patterns
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs, secure coding practices, and authorization requirements
  • Experience supporting classified, national security, intelligence community, or other highly regulated environments
  • Security+, AWS, Azure, or related technical certifications

Guidehouse Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guidehouse and has not been reviewed or approved by Guidehouse.

  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests the benefits package includes broad medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage, which is often seen as a strong foundational offering. Access to HSA/FSA options further supports day-to-day healthcare and dependent-care needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Feedback suggests parental leave and adoption assistance are available, alongside an emergency back-up childcare program. These offerings indicate meaningful support for employees managing family responsibilities.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Feedback suggests flexible work options and counseling/EAP-style support are part of the broader rewards mix. Additional lifestyle-oriented perks like community events and referral programs are also described as available in some contexts.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
12,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.

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