Developer - DUNBAR CONSULTING
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Summary:
The Developer builds platform features and services in a cloud-native AWS environment. You will implement user stories and features, write tests, participate in code reviews, support continuous delivery, and make effective use of AI-assisted development tooling across the SDLC.
The ideal candidate must be able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a technical team and possess current hands-on software development experience with modern languages and frameworks, version control, AWS/cloud concepts, CI/CD, testing, secure coding, and AI-assisted development tools.
Required qualifications include 6+ years of software development experience; experience with modern languages/frameworks and version control; and familiarity with cloud (AWS) and CI/CD concepts. The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen; dual citizenship is not permitted, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. Must be willing to work a HYBRID schedule (1-2 days) in Reston, VA and client locations in the Washington, D.C. area as required.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Implement user stories and features on a cloud-native AWS stack.
- Write unit and integration tests and participate in code reviews.
- Fix defects and support continuous delivery.
- Use AI-assisted development tools across the SDLC and independently validate generated output.
- Collaborate with the team on design and refinement.
- Support secure coding and accessibility requirements.
- Contribute to CI/CD and automation.
- Identify technical issues and communicate risks or blockers early.
- Participate in requirements-gathering and story-refinement activities to align technical implementation with business needs.
- Create and maintain clear technical documentation as appropriate.
- Collaborate with project managers, product owners, architects, business analysts, and other stakeholders to meet project goals.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 6+ years of software development experience.
- Experience with modern languages/frameworks and version control.
- Familiarity with cloud-native development on AWS and CI/CD concepts.
- Experience writing unit and integration tests and participating in code reviews.
- Experience troubleshooting defects and supporting continuous delivery.
- Understanding of secure coding practices and software quality principles.
- Ability and willingness to use approved AI-assisted development tools while independently reviewing and validating generated output.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize, self-start, and solve problems effectively.
- Consistent on-time attendance and reliability.
- Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities change.
- Availability during normal business hours and as needed after hours or weekends.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
- Willingness to collaborate and accept feedback.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen; dual citizenship is not permitted.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AWS exposure or certification.
- Federal IT experience.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tooling.
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Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 (Based on Pertinent Experience)