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 while collaborating closely with technical teams and end users. The Software Developer will support full-stack and backend development, build scalable solutions, and deploy applications within modern cloud and virtualized environments.
Responsibilities
- Support a development team responsible for maintaining and enhancing mission applications.
- Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug complex software applications.
- Develop innovative solutions to improve application performance, scalability, and distributed processing capabilities.
- Track and maintain highly technical data used for analytical and troubleshooting activities.
- Collaborate with team members to clarify technical requirements and resolve development obstacles.
- Develop and maintain full-stack software solutions, including backend functionality and APIs.
- Support application deployment within cloud-based and virtualized environments.
- Participate in development activities using Agile software development methodologies.
- Communicate effectively with technical team members and end users to support development and mission objectives.
- Maintain current technical knowledge and skills as software development technologies and practices evolve.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree related to the technical discipline and at least 3 years of relevant experience; OR
- Associate’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience; OR
- No degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience.
- At least 2 years of full-stack software development experience.
- In-depth experience developing applications using Node.js.
- Experience with backend development and API creation.
- Experience deploying applications within cloud-based or virtualized environments, such as AWS, Azure, VMware, Docker, or Kubernetes.
- Demonstrated ability to design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug complex software applications.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively within a team environment and engage with 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.
Salary Range
USD $140,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /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