Software Engineer​/Developer; DevSecOps​/Full Stack

Software Engineer / Developer (Dev Sec Ops  / Full Stack) Description

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. (DSA) is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Software Engineer / Developer to design, build, and secure modern applications within a classified cloud environment. The engineer will develop containerized, cloud-native solutions using AWS Gov Cloud, integrate Dev Sec Ops  pipelines, and apply infrastructure as code (Terraform) to ensure repeatable, secure deployments.

The selected candidate will collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and mission teams to modernize legacy systems, integrate APIs, and deliver scalable capabilities across hybrid environments following Agile / Scrum principles.

This position is onsite in Charlottesville, VA.

• Design, develop, and deploy secure, cloud-native applications and services within AWS Gov Cloud.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated static / dynamic security scanning.
• Build and automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs connecting mission and enterprise systems.
• Containerize and orchestrate workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Apply secure coding standards and remediate vulnerabilities identified through code or pipeline scans.
• Collaborate in Agile sprints, performing peer reviews, backlog refinement, and sprint demos.
• Document system design, deployment, and operational procedures for accreditation packages.
• Support modernization and cloud migration initiatives from on‑premise to AWS architectures.

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Experience may be substituted for degree.
• TS/SCI Clearance

• Minimum 4 years of experience developing, deploying, and securing applications within DoD or federal environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Git Lab CI/CD, Terraform, and AWS Gov Cloud services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and secure Dev Sec Ops  pipelines.
• Understanding of REST API design, data serialization (JSON / YAML), and API documentation (OpenAPI / Swagger).
• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, static / dynamic code analysis (Sonar Qube or equivalent), and secure coding principles.
• Experience with Agile development and collaboration using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).

• AWS Certified Developer or AWS Dev Ops Engineer.
• Experience deploying and managing Terraform modules for multi‑environment AWS or hybrid architectures.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Open Shift, or container orchestration at scale.
• Experience developing and integrating secure REST APIs across distributed systems.
• Knowledge of database technologies such as Postgre
  
  SQL, Dynamo
  
  DB, or Mongo
  
  DB.
• Experience integrating messaging and event‑driven services using Amazon SQS or Kafka.
• Experience building responsive web applications using React or Angular with secure API integration.
• Experience designing and developing secure backend microservices with Spring Boot, FastAPI, or Express.js.
• Experience developing IaC automation and CI/CD pipelines with integrated security testing.
• Exposure to Zero Trust, Dev Sec Ops  governance, or cloud migration initiatives within DoD environments.

DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

DSA requires background checks, where permitted, by law. DSA is an E‑Verify Employer.