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Senior Software Engineer

Virginia, United StatesRemoteFull TimeSeniorPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

SAIC is seeking a remote Software Engineer to support the Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force (AF). The role involves developing and maintaining applications using C#, React, Redux, and PowerShell, with a backend on MS SQL Server and code managed in Azure DevOps. Responsibilities include providing technical solutions, understanding legacy code, managing the application release lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and offering technical leadership to junior developers. A Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience or equivalent is required, along with 5+ years of experience managing .NET applications, proficiency in C# .NET and React, SQL querying, source control (GIT/Azure DevOps), and secure coding practices. An active Secret clearance is mandatory.

Job ID: 2610628

Location: Arlington, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-25

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA\_REMOTE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Air Force (AF).

This position is fully remote.

Current project technologies include C#, React, Redux, and PowerShell scripting. Much of the code is built in Visual Studio with a MS SQL server backend and maintained in Azure DevOps code repository.

Job Duties:

  • Candidate is expected to have a complete understanding of software engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
  • Candidate is required to understand standard .Net web application and service architecture.
  • Candidate must be able to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems in the application where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
  • Requires the ability to quickly understand legacy code, tools and technologies.
  • Candidate should have experience in the application release lifecycle (building, deploying, testing).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, Requirements, QA, Operations) to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software.
  • Anticipate challenges and mitigate risks related to deployment and operational issues.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership to Junior Development team members, including guidance in system troubleshooting and support.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity within the Development team.
  • The successful candidate will be an experienced developer who is able to serve our customer in understanding the software and how to enhance it.

Qualifications

Required Education:

  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and six (6) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience managing and scaling .Net applications.
  • Fluent in C# .Net, React, and development of web applications.
  • Experience with source control in code repositories, such as GIT, specifically Azure DevOps.
  • Demonstrated experience with complex SQL queries.
  • Experience writing code using secure coding practices.
  • Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design.
  • Excellent project skills, including agile methodologies and sprint planning.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of building strong, collaborative team environments.
  • Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and a strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a team/collaborative environment.
  • Experience with architecting and building applications.
  • Working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience working with Windows IIS server.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps.
  • Experience with Azure Cloud.
  • Familiarity with client-side JavaScript APIs and Frameworks like React, Lit, JQuery, AngularJS and Bootstrap.
  • Experience developing/customizing web applications using HTML, CSS, and MSSQL.

Clearance:

  • Active Secret clearance is required for this position
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