Senior Developer - Local Remote (DMV)

Location: DMV Area (Local Remote with Occasional On-Site as Needed)

Clearance Requirement: Must be able to pass a government security background check to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 annually

Who We Are

RCG is a growing federal contracting company and Certified as a Great Place to Work. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence. At RCG, we deliver technology and mission support services that help government agencies succeed.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Developer to support a federal government customer.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled software engineer with deep experience in modern application development, cloud technologies, and enterprise system integration. The selected candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable solutions that support mission-critical operations.

What You'll Do

• Analyze mission needs and evaluate existing system architecture to recommend technical solutions and improvements
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using J2EE, Python, and modern frameworks
• Integrate and deploy applications within AWS cloud environments and ServiceNow platforms
• Gather and analyze business and technical requirements; develop system specifications and data flow models
• Create workflow charts, data flow diagrams, and data management plans
• Produce and maintain software development lifecycle (SDLC) artifacts
• Collaborate with business stakeholders on needs analysis and system inventory
• Support prioritization of requirements, enhancements, and defect resolution
• Maintain system protocols, documentation, and reporting processes
• Support release management and ensure adherence to SDLC best practices
• Contribute to overall project success through technical expertise and collaboration

What You'll Bring

• 8-10+ years of experience developing scalable, enterprise-level applications
• Expert-level experience with J2EE and modern application development frameworks
• Strong proficiency in Python for application development and automation
• Hands-on experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) cloud environments
• Experience developing or integrating with ServiceNow
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

Work Environment

• Approximately 90% remote work (must reside in the DMV area)
• Up to 10% may include occasional in-person meetings, training, or team collaboration
• Must comply with federal remote access and IT security requirements

Please Note

• Candidates must be able to pass a government security background check to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• The successful candidate will receive a contingent offer based on the outcome of a government background check. This process may take several weeks, and the candidate cannot begin employment until successfully completed

Equal Employment Opportunity

RCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.