Senior Software Engineer- Cloud​/GovCloud; Top Secret cleared

Please note:

This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

ICF is seeking an experienced and driven Software Engineer to lead and oversee mission‑critical initiatives in support of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain applications leveraging technologies such as Java, Kotlin, and Type Script, working across Oracle and SQL Server databases in cloud‑hosted environments including AWS Gov Cloud.

This position is remote and requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, ICF monitors employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and prohibits personal VPN connections.

You may be asked to travel once a quarter to an office or client site.

Core work hours are 8am – 5pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone.

• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of secure, mission‑critical applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java, Kotlin, and Type Script, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Develop and optimize database solutions leveraging Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.
• Build and support cloud‑based solutions within AWS Gov Cloud environments, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to cloud services and system integrations.
• Collaborate within an Agile development environment, working closely with product owners, architects, cybersecurity, and Dev Sec Ops  teams to translate requirements into high‑quality software solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, unit and integration testing, and debugging activities to ensure applications meet quality, security, and compliance standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to accurately reflect system architecture, software design, and implementation details.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, DoW policies, and security requirements.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level briefings, status reports, and performance updates to government stakeholders and corporate leadership.
• Maintain a positive, results‑oriented work environment by building partnerships with internal and external partners.

• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• Proven experience (8+ years, or adjust as needed) supporting the full SDLC of secure, enterprise‑level applications.
• Hands‑on experience developing applications using Java or Kotlin, and Type Script, with a strong understanding of object‑oriented design principles and modern development frameworks.
• Experience working with Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server databases, including writing and optimizing queries and ensuring data integrity.
• Experience supporting applications in AWS Gov Cloud or other secure cloud environments, with understanding of cloud architecture, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development practices, including code reviews, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 2 years’ experience working with DCSA.
• 5 years’ experience with working on/around cloud platforms in AWS.

• Highly effective analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business.
• Ability to self‑organize, prioritize and conduct research on multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

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