Software Developer

Summary

VivSoft develops secure software solutions for federal agencies using cloud, DevSecOps, AI/ML, data science, blockchain, and microservices technologies. The Software Developer will build and maintain Angular and Node.js portal capabilities for the Coast Guard Trident and CREST applications, delivering sprint-committed features, testing, code reviews, and secure pipeline promotions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Angular front-end components and Node.js service endpoints against sprint-committed user stories and defined acceptance criteria
• Build and extend micro frontend components that integrate the compliance application into the public-facing portal shell
• Implement and consume REST APIs supporting vessel, submission, and reference data exchange with upstream Coast Guard systems
• Write and maintain unit tests, support QA test execution, and resolve defects identified in test and staging environments within the sprint they are raised
• Follow secure software development lifecycle practices, including OWASP guidance, dependency management, and remediation of vulnerability findings surfaced by the CI/CD pipeline
• Meet Section 508 and accessibility requirements in all user-facing work
• Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint review, and retrospective; keep work item status and estimates current in the program tracking tool
• Submit merge requests, complete peer code reviews, and support promotion of builds through development, staging, and production environments
• Contribute to technical documentation, API specifications, and user-facing help content supporting contract deliverables
• Support demonstrations and user acceptance testing sessions with Government stakeholders as directed

Skills

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience, technical training, or relevant certifications in place of a degree
• 3-6 years of professional software development experience, including front-end and service layer work on the same application
• Demonstrated proficiency with Angular (version 12 or later) and TypeScript, including component architecture, reactive forms, RxJS, and state handling
• Working proficiency with Node.js and building or consuming REST APIs
• Experience with relational databases and SQL, preferably PostgreSQL
• Practical experience with Git-based version control, branching strategy, and merge request-driven code review
• Experience writing unit tests and working within an automated CI/CD pipeline
• Demonstrated ability to work in an Agile or Scrum delivery cadence with defined sprint commitments
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable DHS/U.S. Coast Guard suitability determination for a moderate risk public trust position
• Ability to support core collaboration hours aligned to the Eastern time zone
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field
• Experience developing applications for federal, DoD, or DHS clients
• Experience with AWS or AWS GovCloud hosted applications
• Familiarity with GitLab CI or comparable DevSecOps pipeline tooling
• Exposure to micro frontend patterns such as Module Federation or Web Components
• Experience integrating with identity providers using OIDC or SAML, such as Keycloak or a federal ICAM service
• Awareness of NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, or DISA STIG requirements as applied to application development
• Experience integrating a custom application with Appian or a comparable low-code platform, particularly event-driven integration through a Kafka proxy or comparable message broker, is a significant plus
• CompTIA Security+ CE
• Existing DHS or Coast Guard suitability determination or active federal background investigation

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience, technical training, or relevant certifications in place of a degree
• 3-6 years of professional software development experience, including front-end and service layer work on the same application
• Demonstrated proficiency with Angular (version 12 or later) and TypeScript, including component architecture, reactive forms, RxJS, and state handling
• Working proficiency with Node.js and building or consuming REST APIs
• Experience with relational databases and SQL, preferably PostgreSQL
• Practical experience with Git-based version control, branching strategy, and merge request-driven code review
• Experience writing unit tests and working within an automated CI/CD pipeline
• Demonstrated ability to work in an Agile or Scrum delivery cadence with defined sprint commitments
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable DHS/U.S. Coast Guard suitability determination for a moderate risk public trust position
• Ability to support core collaboration hours aligned to the Eastern time zone

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field
• Experience developing applications for federal, DoD, or DHS clients
• Experience with AWS or AWS GovCloud hosted applications
• Familiarity with GitLab CI or comparable DevSecOps pipeline tooling
• Exposure to micro frontend patterns such as Module Federation or Web Components
• Experience integrating with identity providers using OIDC or SAML, such as Keycloak or a federal ICAM service
• Awareness of NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, or DISA STIG requirements as applied to application development
• Experience integrating a custom application with Appian or a comparable low-code platform, particularly event-driven integration through a Kafka proxy or comparable message broker, is a significant plus
• CompTIA Security+ CE
• Existing DHS or Coast Guard suitability determination or active federal background investigation

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Professional Development Training Reimbursement