Software Developer - Level III

Role Description

The Full Stack Developer will support mission-critical USDA FPAC/NRCS systems focused on compliance, governance, modernization, and sustainment. This role operates within a DevSecOps environment and requires strong experience across application development, operations & maintenance (O&M), and modernization of legacy systems. The developer will contribute to secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions while ensuring alignment with federal standards, audit readiness, and enterprise architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Must have experience supporting USDA, NRCS, or other federal geospatial programs
• 5+ years of experience of full stack development experience using modern frameworks (e.g., .NET / .NET Core, Java, Angular, React) with experience building scalable APIs and microservices
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and modern data access patterns
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Full understanding of DevSecOps practices, including automated testing, secure coding, and code quality tools (e.g., SonarQube)
• Must have or be able to obtain a USDA Public Trust Security clearance

Requirements

• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, Section 508 accessibility and Zero Trust architecture
• Experience with geospatial systems (GIS)
• Experience with AI-assisted code analysis tools
• Knowledge of Databricks or enterprise data lake architecture

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy full stack applications using modern frameworks and secure coding practices
• Ensure compliance with USDA, FPAC, and NRCS standards, including security, privacy, and Section 508 accessibility
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all development, deployment, and operational activities
• Participate in Agile processes, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and ticket management in Jira
• Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve production defects and incidents within defined SLAs
• Perform preventive, corrective, adaptive, and perfective maintenance to ensure system stability and reduce technical debt
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, security scanning, and quality gates
• Support controlled, secure, and auditable releases, including deployment validation and rollback procedures
• Contribute to modernization efforts, including legacy system upgrades, cloud migration, and architectural improvements
• Implement and maintain APIs, integrations, and service-layer data access patterns aligned with enterprise standards
• Remediate security vulnerabilities in accordance with NIST and federal compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability