Senior Software Developer (Alpha)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026.
Description
Markon is seeking a Software Developer (Alpha) to support an Intelligence Community client in Chantilly, Virginia. This position will design, develop, troubleshoot, and enhance complex software applications supporting mission-focused targeting capabilities. The Software Developer will work closely with end users, stakeholders, and an Agile development team to build scalable solutions, maintain highly technical data, and improve system performance and distributed processing capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Support a development team responsible for maintaining and enhancing targeting applications.
- Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug complex software applications.
- Develop innovative solutions that improve system performance, scalability, and distributed processing capabilities.
- Track and maintain highly technical data used to support analytical and troubleshooting activities.
- Collaborate with team members to retain and leverage technical information for ongoing development efforts.
- Communicate with developers, stakeholders, and end users to clarify requirements and resolve technical obstacles.
- Develop and maintain full-stack software solutions.
- Support backend application development and the creation and integration of APIs.
- Develop and deploy applications within cloud-based and virtualized environments.
- Engage with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document application requirements.
- Participate in development activities using Agile software development methodologies.
- Collaborate effectively within a team environment to achieve technical and mission objectives.
- Maintain current technical training and tradecraft as software technologies and development practices evolve.
- Share technical knowledge and expertise with other members of the development team.
Qualifications
Required:
- An Active TS/SCI with an FSP (preferrably from this client) is required to be considered.
- Bachelor’s degree related to the technical discipline and at least 6 years of relevant experience; OR
- Associate’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience; OR
- No degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
- At least 2 years of full-stack software development experience.
- At least 2 years of experience developing applications using Node.js.
- At least 2 years of backend development and API development experience.
- At least 1 year of experience deploying applications within cloud-based or virtualized environments, such as AWS, Azure, VMware, Docker, or Kubernetes.
- At least 2 years of experience engaging with stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
- At least 2 years of experience developing applications within an Agile environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with developers, stakeholders, and end users.
Desired:
- Strong understanding of internet protocols and networking technologies used by Internet Service Providers to provision networks, including MPLS and Ethernet VLANs.
- Understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, such as Vue, Angular, or React.
- Prior experience effectively serving as a Scrum Master.
Salary Range
USD $180,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays