• Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Norfolk, Virginia

COLSA is seeking a Senior Software Developer – Applications to support the software development lifecycle, with a focus on designing, creating, testing, and maintaining both general-purpose and specialized software solutions that optimize performance, ensure data integrity, and meet mission-critical needs across a variety of domains such as finance, personnel, logistics, and contracting. This role blends advanced software engineering with database integration, DevSecOps practices, and agile project delivery. May serve in a technical leadership capacity, helping shape architecture decisions, mentor junior developers, and ensure the quality and compliance of all software deliverables.   The primary place of performance will be Elizabeth City, NC, however, some positions may be filled in the Norfolk, VA, dependent upon mission needs. 

Developers will contribute as part of a collaborative Agile team and must be able to operate at a high technical level while supporting both modernization initiatives and the sustainment of legacy systems supporting a critical federal mission.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Develop, modify, test, and document software applications and system utilities

• Support analysis of user needs and translate them into functional technical requirements

• Assist in application architecture design, coding, debugging, and implementation

• Participate in Agile development sprints, including backlog grooming, coding, testing, and peer reviews

• Support database analysis, design, and implementation within the application development process

• Perform integration and system testing; troubleshoot issues and recommend enhancements

• Use DevSecOps tools and practices to support code management, CI/CD, and containerized deployments

• Document technical specifications, user guides, and operational procedures

• Work collaboratively with other developers, systems engineers, and client stakeholders

• Stay current with evolving software development technologies and methodologies

This position is pending contract award.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here. 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Information Technology, or related field 

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in:

  • Full software development lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, documentation)

  • Application/system architecture, benchmark testing, debugging, and lifecycle documentation

  • Enterprise-level DBMS environments and software modeling/design

• Minimum of two (2) years of:

  • Program/project-level involvement in software development projects

  • Agile DevSecOps development using industry-standard practices and tools

  • Hands-on use of Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket (or equivalent tools)

• Must be able to obtain a favorable Tier 1 background investigation; US Citizenship required; 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Knowledge of DoD, Federal, or classified application development and deployment environments
• Experience developing or integrating systems that support business functions such as HR, finance, or logistics
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA, STIGs)
• DoD Secret Clearance

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.  COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.