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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.\nResponsibilities\nSupport a development team responsible for maintaining and enhancing mission applications.\nDesign, develop, troubleshoot, and debug complex software applications.\nDevelop innovative solutions to improve application performance, scalability, and distributed processing capabilities.\nTrack and maintain highly technical data used for analytical and troubleshooting activities.\nCollaborate with team members to clarify technical requirements and resolve development obstacles.\nDevelop and maintain full-stack software solutions, including backend functionality and APIs.\nSupport application deployment within cloud-based and virtualized environments.\nParticipate in development activities using Agile software development methodologies.\nCommunicate effectively with technical team members and end users to support development and mission objectives.\nMaintain current technical knowledge and skills as software development technologies and practices evolve.\nQualifications\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree related to the technical discipline and at least 3 years of relevant experience; ORAssociate’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience; OR\nNo degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience.\n\nAt least 2 years of full-stack software development experience.\nIn-depth experience developing applications using Node.js.\nExperience with backend development and API creation.\nExperience deploying applications within cloud-based or virtualized environments, such as AWS, Azure, VMware, Docker, or Kubernetes.\nDemonstrated ability to design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug complex software applications.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively within a team environment and engage with end users.\nDesired:\nStrong understanding of internet protocols and networking technologies used by Internet Service Providers to provision networks, including MPLS and Ethernet VLANs.\nUnderstanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, such as Vue, Angular, or React.\nSalary Range\nUSD $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\nEager 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.\nAt 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.\nHeadquartered 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.\nMarkon 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. 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