Sr. Software Developer

Position Description

CGI Federal is a leader in providing IT and cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to supporting mission‑critical defense and intelligence initiatives. We are committed to enhancing national security through innovative technology and expert collaboration.

As a Senior Software Developer at CGI Federal, you will lead the development and implementation of innovative software solutions for a federal law enforcement agency’s classified environment. This role involves hands‑on software development combined with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, secure, and scalable applications, mentoring junior developers, and advising stakeholders on software development strategy and best practices.

• Lead the development and implementation of innovative software solutions for a federal law enforcement agency’s classified data processing systems directorate.
• Ensure the delivery of high‑quality, secure, and scalable software applications across classified environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems teams to integrate software solutions, develop use cases, and support deployment and maintenance activities.
• Support system authorization and continuous monitoring activities, maintain comprehensive software documentation, and ensure solutions align with federal standards and mission requirements.
• Lead software development strategy workshops, roadmap development, and stakeholder presentations.
• Architect software integration pipelines, develop software specifications, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Align software development to NIST SP 800‑53 and ISCM requirements.
• Extend software capabilities to AWS/Azure/GCP and integrate with automation and orchestration tools.
• Establish content lifecycle governance and mentor junior staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Minimum of seven (7) years in software development with expertise in designing and implementing secure software solutions.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar.
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
  • AWS Certified Developer
  • Microsoft Certified:
    Azure Developer Associate
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in federal government or diplomatic environment at the department level or experience supporting classified environments within federal law enforcement or Intelligence Community organizations.
• Experience integrating software solutions with cybersecurity tools, network infrastructure, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with software solutions in hybrid/zero‑trust architectures.
• Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks (800‑53, 800‑171, 800‑190).
• Additional cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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