This Senior Software Application Developer/Architect position supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the area of Support Services. The mission-critical program provides comprehensive training, safety, standards, curriculum development, and technical modernization services to ensure national border security agents can operate safely and effectively. You are the master builder of the secure tracking and reporting platform. By defining technical architectures and writing high-performance, secure code in the cloud, you ensure that CBP/AMO has a highly resilient, modern web portal to track critical flight records and safety metrics.<ul><li>Location: Remote or Oklahoma City, OK </li><li>Status: Full-Time / Contingent Upon Contract Award </li></ul>Who You Are You are a premier technical architect and an elegant problem solver. You don’t just write code; you design the robust, scalable, and secure system architectures that power critical operations. You are a natural mentor who takes pride in elevating the skills of mid- and junior developers, and you possess the communication skills required to articulate highly technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders. What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities) <ul><li>Lead Technical Direction: Define the system architecture, coding standards, and cloud hosting framework (AWS) for the software suite. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop Secure Code: Write clean, highly maintainable, and efficient source code; lead security-first DevSecOps initiatives and database integrations. </li></ul><ul><li>Quality & Security Review: Conduct rigorous code reviews, optimize database queries, and ensure complete compliance with DHS/CBP security directives. </li></ul><ul><li>Foster Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product owners, business analysts, and designers to turn high-level user requirements into concrete technical specifications. </li></ul>What You Bring (Qualifications) <ul><li>Experience: 5+ years of software development experience, including at least 3 years in a technical leadership or software architecture role. </li></ul><ul><li>Tech Stack: Proficiency in languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript; deep familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js) and AWS cloud environments. </li></ul><ul><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field. </li></ul><ul><li>Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background suitability check. </li></ul>Why You'll Love Working with Team Carney (Benefits & Perks) When you join our team, you enjoy a robust suite of benefits tailored to support your "whole self": <ul><li>Comprehensive Health: Competitive medical, dental, and vision options (BCBS CareFirst), plus HSA and FSA. </li></ul><ul><li>Financial Protection: 401(k) with corporate match, and fully paid life and disability insurance. </li></ul><ul><li>Work-Life Harmony: Generous PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave. </li></ul><ul><li>Professional & Personal Growth: Up to $5,000 annually in tuition assistance or student loan repayment, plus $200/year "Get Out and Learn" and $200/year "Get Out and Run" micro-benefits.  EEO/Veteran/Disabled</li></ul>

Senior Software Application Developer/Architect - Homeland Security