Software Developer III - Secure

About the Opportunity

The Software Developer III - Secure plays a key role in advancing mission-critical flood forecasting capabilities by designing, developing, and delivering secure, high-quality software solutions in a remote work environment. This position transforms complex technical requirements into innovative, reliable applications that directly support operational forecasting and decision-making. Working at the intersection of software engineering, cybersecurity, and environmental science, the developer helps drive continuous improvement while ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with Government software assurance standards.

Success in this role is measured by the delivery of secure, high-performing software releases, proactive problem-solving, clean and sustainable code, minimal defects, and a strong commitment to supporting the mission through technology that users can trust and depend on.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Develops, modifies, tests, and maintains application software that supports operational flood forecasting capabilities.
• Implements secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure compliance with cybersecurity and software assurance requirements.
• Designs and develops new application functionality based on technical and business requirements.
• Identifies and remediates software vulnerabilities to strengthen application security and resilience.
• Conducts code reviews to promote code quality, maintainability, and adherence to development standards.
• Participates in threat modeling activities to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Integrates and maintains automated testing tools and processes to improve software reliability and deployment readiness.
• Collaborates with engineering, cybersecurity, and stakeholder teams to deliver secure, high-quality software solutions.
• Troubleshoots and resolves software defects and performance issues in development and production environments.
• Supports software modernization initiatives by enhancing existing applications and implementing current development best practices.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong software engineering expertise combined with cybersecurity-focused development practices to deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Current and active CySA+ (IAT Level II) certification or Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) certification.
• Demonstrates experience implementing secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, including security requirements integration, threat modeling, secure coding, testing, and release management.
• Performs secure code modification activities, including implementing input validation, canonicalization controls, and other safeguards to prevent vulnerabilities such as injection attacks and buffer overflows.
• Identifies, analyzes, and remediates software vulnerabilities while ensuring compliance with organizational and Government cybersecurity requirements.
• Addresses code quality issues, software defects, and security findings identified through tools such as SonarQube and other automated scanning platforms.
• Ensures timely remediation of critical software vulnerabilities and compliance with third-party software security and patch management policies.
• Integrates cybersecurity activities into Agile development processes, including threat modeling during sprint planning, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and penetration testing prior to production releases.
• Utilizes automated testing, code analysis, and security assessment tools to improve software quality, reliability, and security.
• Applies modern software development frameworks, tools, and cybersecurity controls to support the delivery of secure, mission-focused applications.

Important Note

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. No employment relationship exists unless and until a formal written offer of employment is extended following contract award.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

* Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Why GAMA-1

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GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more GAMA-1 Corporate benefits information click here.

ABOUT GAMA-1

GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on using industry and agency standards, establishing and performing with standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com.

GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.