9 days ago
Washington, DC, USASenior
Base Salary
$170k - $216k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, integrate, optimize, debug, and maintain secure web applications, backend services, and mobile solutions.
- Develop backend services and application logic integrating REST APIs, SQL databases, and enterprise systems.
- Create and maintain automation scripts and support troubleshooting, command-line diagnostics, and deployment tasks in Linux environments.
- Build dashboards, monitoring views, telemetry applications, and operational tools for support teams and mission stakeholders.
- Apply secure coding practices and troubleshoot application, integration, automation, data, Linux, and API issues.
- Document code, architecture, API integrations, database dependencies, standard operating procedures, and support procedures.
- Support cross-platform mobile applications, Android integrations, Cisco unified communications tooling, VPN diagnostics, SIP/RTP visibility, and network-degradation testing utilities.
- Coordinate with application development, unified communications, mobile, endpoint, network, cybersecurity, database, Tier 1 support, and government stakeholders.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
- At least 5 years of full-stack software development experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
- Experience developing web applications and backend services.
- Experience with Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, modern web frameworks, scripting languages, REST APIs, SQL databases, and Linux environments.
- Experience with PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server is preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting, automation, secure coding, documentation, and operational discipline skills.
- Ability to work in secure, mission-critical Department of Defense or federal environments.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave and dependent care support.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities and company-paid training or certifications.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs.
- Performance-based bonuses and referral bonuses may be available.
- The role is full-time and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.
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About MetroStar
MetroStar provides IT services and software solutions to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, focusing on digital transformation, AI/ML, application modernization, enterprise IT, and human-centered design. The company operates on government contracts to deliver secure systems and mission-support applications. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, MetroStar is privately held and a portfolio company of Veritas Capital.