AnaVation is seeking a Senior Software Developer to create, test, and debug new software and enhance existing applications for a forensic and investigative ecosystem across multiple enterprise applications. You will operate in a multi-enclave environment, requiring a strong understanding of business, user, performance, quality, interface, and security requirements.
What You'll Do
- Develop, test, and debug new software solutions and enhancements to existing applications
- Work with technical staff to understand and resolve software problems
- Resolve customer complaints and respond to suggestions for improvements
- Implement desktop design, testing, security lockdown, and integration with standard software packages
- Integrate with automated patching and deployment technologies
- Assist in the development of software user manuals
- Document applications, services, and environments for future maintenance
- Automate application and configuration deployments and updates
- Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities
- Support the multi-enclave environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development
- Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and ability to obtain a CI Poly
- Strong understanding of forensic and investigative data requirements
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing software solutions in secure government environments
- Experience with data processing, automation, and ETL workflow orchestration
- Proficiency with GraphQL
- Experience with server-side technologies such as Apache Tomcat
- Experience with log analytics and observability platforms, particularly Splunk
- Experience with the SAFe Agile framework
- Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages/frameworks: Java, .NET(C#), Python
- Advanced proficiency in frontend development using JavaScript frameworks: React, Angular, Vue, Svelte, Bootstrap
- Advanced proficiency with relational databases and SQL: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL
- Advanced proficiency building REST APIs using technologies like ASP.NET Core, Flask, Django, Express.js, or Spring Boot
- Advanced proficiency with Git and other source control management systems
- Advanced proficiency with debugging and problem-solving techniques
- Advanced proficiency with message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, and Redis
- Advanced proficiency with Lucene-based search/indexing platforms: Elasticsearch and Apache Solr
- Advanced proficiency with data streaming and integration technologies such as Apache Nifi
- Advanced proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies: Docker, Kubernetes
- Advanced proficiency with cloud platforms: AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S
- Advanced proficiency with API design, versioning, and integration best practices
- Advanced proficiency with DevSecOps practices and tools
- Advanced proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, specifically Terraform
Nice to Have
- Cloud Certification
Technical Stack
- Languages/Frameworks: Java, .NET(C#), Python
- Frontend: React, Angular, Vue, Svelte, Bootstrap
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL
- Backend APIs: ASP.NET Core, Flask, Django, Express.js, Spring Boot
- Tools: Git, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch, Apache Solr, Apache Nifi, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GraphQL, Apache Tomcat, Splunk
- Cloud: AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S
Benefits & Compensation
- Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
- 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
- 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
- 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
- 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
- Competitive Pay
- Generous paid leave and holiday package
- Tuition and training reimbursement
- Life and AD&D Insurance
Work Mode
This role is onsite in Chantilly, VA.
AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.





