Human Resources Research Organization
Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Human Resources Research Organization, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)
The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a non-profit leader in developing high-impact services and products in the arenas of employment, military, student testing, and professional credentialing and licensure. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.
About the Organization
As a non-profit, HumRRO is dedicated to work that contributes to science and society. Our employees enjoy a highly collaborative and supportive environment that fosters innovation, ethical practice, and outstanding customer service. Our core operational staff includes Industrial-Organizational Psychologists, Educational Researchers, and Behavioral Science Consultants. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and to practicing equity and inclusion for all staff.
About the Job
You will be a senior member of a software engineering team focused on developing applications and delivering projects that support measuring human capabilities and that advance assessment science and practice. The software we create is a key enabler of the success of client projects and internal initiatives. The work involves advancing the platform applications, creating new applications, and supporting client projects. At times, you may lead small teams for application development and client projects. The primary focus is building cloud-native applications using modern serverless architectures while modernizing legacy systems away from traditional VM-based approaches.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:
Build testable software that is modular, maintainable, secure, and reliable
Work effectively in teams to design and produce high-quality code
Continuously improve and advance applications used for assessments and industrial/organizational psychology research
Work with product owners to analyze and understand user needs or client requests
Enhance application security to achieve FedRAMP authorization and compliance with DoD security standards (NIST, RMF, DoD CC SRG)
Drive modernization initiatives migrating legacy systems to cloud-native, serverless architectures on AWS
Integrate applications into CI/CD pipelines ensuring continuous testing, security scanning, and automated deployments
Lead small development teams when projects require technical leadership and architecture guidance
Participate in robust code reviews, ensuring code standards and conventions are met
Provide technical leadership by recommending improvements in cloud architecture, engineering best practices, and code conventions
Troubleshoot issues and effectively communicate updates and resolution plans
Mentor team members on software development best practices and emerging technologies
Requirements
US Citizen with ability to obtain T3 Public Trust clearance
Work on-site at Alexandria VA (up to 2 days remote after probation period)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in enterprise software development
Strong proficiency in C# .NET Core for backend development as well as experience with .NET Framework
Proficiency with modern JavaScript/TypeScript UI frameworks (such as Angular, React & Vue) for modern web application development
Experience with HTML/CSS for responsive web design
Experience with AWS services including Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, and other managed services (Experience with other cloud services will be considered)
Experience with SQL database design and optimization
Experience with Git version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Code Commit)
Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipeline integration
Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills in matrix organizational structures
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with Terraform/Terragrunt for Infrastructure as Code deployments
Advanced AWS services knowledge including API Gateway, Step Functions, DynamoDB, and EKS/Fargate
Container orchestration experience and microservices architecture patterns
Cloud security best practices and compliance framework experience
Entity Framework Core experience with MS SQL & PostgreSQL
Experience with DoD contracts and federal security compliance standards
Understanding of multiple data storage solutions and patterns
Knowledge of performance optimization and scalability patterns
Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices
The anticipated salary range for this role is $100,000 to $155,000. Specific salary offers are based on candidate qualifications and experience.
At HumRRO, our generous benefits and highly competitive workplace policies reflect how much we value our employees - now and in the future.
We offer:
Health, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
Retirement plan with company matching
Paid professional development and training
Tuition reimbursement
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays
All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/Vet/Disabled.
Named one of "50 Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine and one of the "Top Workplaces" by The Washington Post
The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a non-profit leader in developing high-impact services and products in the arenas of employment, military, student testing, and professional credentialing and licensure. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.
About the Organization
As a non-profit, HumRRO is dedicated to work that contributes to science and society. Our employees enjoy a highly collaborative and supportive environment that fosters innovation, ethical practice, and outstanding customer service. Our core operational staff includes Industrial-Organizational Psychologists, Educational Researchers, and Behavioral Science Consultants. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and to practicing equity and inclusion for all staff.
About the Job
You will be a senior member of a software engineering team focused on developing applications and delivering projects that support measuring human capabilities and that advance assessment science and practice. The software we create is a key enabler of the success of client projects and internal initiatives. The work involves advancing the platform applications, creating new applications, and supporting client projects. At times, you may lead small teams for application development and client projects. The primary focus is building cloud-native applications using modern serverless architectures while modernizing legacy systems away from traditional VM-based approaches.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:
Build testable software that is modular, maintainable, secure, and reliable
Work effectively in teams to design and produce high-quality code
Continuously improve and advance applications used for assessments and industrial/organizational psychology research
Work with product owners to analyze and understand user needs or client requests
Enhance application security to achieve FedRAMP authorization and compliance with DoD security standards (NIST, RMF, DoD CC SRG)
Drive modernization initiatives migrating legacy systems to cloud-native, serverless architectures on AWS
Integrate applications into CI/CD pipelines ensuring continuous testing, security scanning, and automated deployments
Lead small development teams when projects require technical leadership and architecture guidance
Participate in robust code reviews, ensuring code standards and conventions are met
Provide technical leadership by recommending improvements in cloud architecture, engineering best practices, and code conventions
Troubleshoot issues and effectively communicate updates and resolution plans
Mentor team members on software development best practices and emerging technologies
Requirements
US Citizen with ability to obtain T3 Public Trust clearance
Work on-site at Alexandria VA (up to 2 days remote after probation period)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in enterprise software development
Strong proficiency in C# .NET Core for backend development as well as experience with .NET Framework
Proficiency with modern JavaScript/TypeScript UI frameworks (such as Angular, React & Vue) for modern web application development
Experience with HTML/CSS for responsive web design
Experience with AWS services including Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, and other managed services (Experience with other cloud services will be considered)
Experience with SQL database design and optimization
Experience with Git version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Code Commit)
Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipeline integration
Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills in matrix organizational structures
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with Terraform/Terragrunt for Infrastructure as Code deployments
Advanced AWS services knowledge including API Gateway, Step Functions, DynamoDB, and EKS/Fargate
Container orchestration experience and microservices architecture patterns
Cloud security best practices and compliance framework experience
Entity Framework Core experience with MS SQL & PostgreSQL
Experience with DoD contracts and federal security compliance standards
Understanding of multiple data storage solutions and patterns
Knowledge of performance optimization and scalability patterns
Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices
The anticipated salary range for this role is $100,000 to $155,000. Specific salary offers are based on candidate qualifications and experience.
At HumRRO, our generous benefits and highly competitive workplace policies reflect how much we value our employees - now and in the future.
We offer:
Health, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
Retirement plan with company matching
Paid professional development and training
Tuition reimbursement
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays
All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/Vet/Disabled.
Named one of "50 Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine and one of the "Top Workplaces" by The Washington Post