Computer Programmer Engineer

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Computer Programmer Engineer




CSA Global LLC




Computer Programmer Engineer




San Diego, CA


Job Type


Full-time

Description

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Computer Programmer Engineer III to support a program onsite in San Diego, CA.

This position will support critical naval software delivery operations for Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC-PAC), located in San Diego, California. The selected candidate will play a vital role in supporting the Application Arsenal (AA), NIWC-PAC's enterprise-class software distribution and delivery platform for software deployed at the tactical edge. Current deployment targets include Agile Core Services (ACS), USMC Common Hosting Environment, and other continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) software environments.

The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure software delivery pipelines that operate across multiple classification domains and challenging operational environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in modern DevSecOps practices, containerized architectures, and defense-specific platform integration.

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.  

How Role will make an impact:

Hands-on experience working within modern Agile methodologies, including:

• Scrum - Sprint-based development, user story refinement, sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Kanban - Continuous flow delivery, work-in-progress management, and cycle time optimization
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) - Program Increment planning, Agile Release Trains, and enterprise-scale coordination

Proven experience implementing contemporary software architecture patterns, including:

• Microservices Architecture - Designing and developing loosely coupled, independently deployable services
• Event-Driven Architecture - Implementing asynchronous messaging patterns and event streaming
• Serverless Architecture - Building and deploying function-as-a-service (FaaS) applications

Proficiency with Git-based version control workflows, including:

• GitFlow - Feature branching, release management, and hotfix workflows
• Trunk-Based Development - Short-lived feature branches and continuous integration practices
• Pull request reviews, merge conflict resolution, and collaborative development practices

Active participation in the complete software delivery lifecycle, encompassing:

• Software Design - Translating requirements into technical designs and implementation plans
• Software Development - Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Automated Testing - Implementing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end test automation

Production Deployment - Deploying applications to production environments including:

• Kubernetes clusters (container orchestration)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or equivalent)
• Virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent)

Experience working within highly regulated DoD enterprise DevSecOps platforms, such as:

• Overmatch Software Armory (OSA) - Navy's enterprise DevSecOps platform
• Platform One - DoD's enterprise DevSecOps platform (formerly known as Cloud One)
• Equivalent DoD Enterprise Environments - Other accredited government software factories and delivery platforms

Demonstrated ability to:

• Configure security gates that enforce policy compliance before production promotion
• Implement automated vulnerability remediation workflows
• Integrate security scanning results into development feedback loops
• Maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements (RMF, STIGs, etc.)

Requirements

What you’ll need to have to join our award-winning team:

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility 
• A master’s degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience in software development utilizing Agile frameworks to design, develop, and deliver software capabilities to production environments.
• Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated experience applying DevSecOps principles in highly regulated government or DoD-mandated environments.
• Minimum Two (2) years of demonstrated experience coding, integrating, and maintaining resilient software architectures designed for challenging operational environments.

Demonstrated coding experience in at least one of the following programming languages:

• Python
• Java
• C
• Go
• C++

Proven experience developing software for Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited-bandwidth (DDIL) environments, including:

• Offline-First Architecture - Designing applications that function without continuous network connectivity
• Data Synchronization - Implementing conflict resolution and eventual consistency patterns
• Bandwidth Optimization - Minimizing data transfer requirements and implementing efficient compression
• Resilience Patterns - Circuit breakers, retry logic, graceful degradation, and fault tolerance

Hands-on experience with afloat and ashore Platform as a Service environment, including:

• Navy's Agile Core Services (ACS) - Containerized application platform for naval systems
• USMC's Common Hosting Environment (CHE) - Marine Corps enterprise hosting infrastructure
• Equivalent DoD PaaS Platforms - Other military service or joint PaaS environments

Demonstrated experience in integrating software securely with Cross-Domain Solutions, including:

• CDS Architecture Understanding - Knowledge of guard technologies, data diodes, and cross-domain transfer mechanisms
• Secure Data Transfer - Implementing compliant data exchange between security domains (Unclassified, Secret, Top Secret)
• Security Labeling - Proper handling of classification markings and metadata
• Compliance Requirements - Adherence to NSA-approved CDS implementation guidelines and accreditation requirements
• Hands-on experience configuring and integrating automated security testing tools as quality gates within Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, including:
• SAST (Static Application Security Testing) - Source code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, Fortify)
• DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) - Runtime vulnerability scanning (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite)
• SCA (Software Composition Analysis) - Dependency and open-source vulnerability scanning (e.g., Snyk, Black Duck, Dependency-Track)
• Container Scanners - Container image vulnerability assessment (e.g., Trivy, Anchore, Clair, Prisma Cloud)

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
• Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards, mice, and other input devices
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
• Stand, walk, bend, or reach; Access equipment located in data centers, offices, or under desks
• Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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