Principal Software Developer

Company Overview 

At Hexagon US Federal we provide cutting-edge technologies and a wide range of professional services to enable our customers to make smarter and faster operational decisions and improve mission effectiveness. 

Hexagon US Federal is an independent subsidiary of Hexagon Corporation exclusively focused on bringing the broad range of Hexagon technologies to the US Federal government and its partners.  

Quick Hits 

Employees: 300 

Operating Locations: Chantilly, VA (HQ); Huntsville, AL; Lexington Park, MD, and other client sites across the US 

A day in the life of a Principal Software Developer:

Takes on a leadership role, guiding the development of software solutions and overseeing teams. They are responsible for architectural decisions, technical direction, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the quality and scalability of software products. Their duties span from initial planning and design to deployment and maintenance, requiring a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills.

This job is for you if you:

If you’re a highly skilled, experienced technical leader that can guide the overall software development process, including architecture, design, development, and implementation. A leader that can provide technical guidance, mentorship, and feedback to team members, ensure adherence to best practices and standards, and enjoy being involved in researching new technologies. 

• Technical Leadership: Provides technical guidance, mentorship, and feedback to team members.
• Architectural Design: Leads the design and implementation of software systems, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Project Management: Manages projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Software Development: Writes and reviews code, develops and tests software solutions.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoots complex issues and identifies solutions to improve software performance and stability.
• Innovation: Researches and evaluates new technologies and methodologies to enhance software development practices.
• Collaboration: Works with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and DevOps engineers, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Communication: Communicates technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or an equivalent technical degree from an accredited college or university.
• Target Experience: Fifteen (15) years’ experience in leading and directing the technical and operational projects as well as for defining the software requirements/specifications, with Five (5) years’ experience in software management or software development experience 

• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III,
• Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) Baseline Requirements any of the following: CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP

Required Level of Security Clearance: Top Secret

Expected Travel: 15% CONUS locations as required

What we will provide in return:  

- Competitive health care plans with savings accounts 

- Dental and vision plans 

- 401k with 100% company match up to 6%, with immediate vesting on company match 

- Life and disability insurance 

- Learning Management System with robust offerings 

- Tuition Reimbursement Program 

- Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements where possible 

- 13 paid holidays per year 

- Veterans’ focused Employee Resources Group with regular educational sessions and communications 

- Leadership Development Program with multiple learning options 

Hexagon US Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@hexagonusfederal.com and/or phone number (703) 264-5600 to contact us about your interest in employment with Hexagon US Federal.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class covered by federal, state, or local law. Hexagon US Federal participates in E-Verify.