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Senior Software Developer - 25-032

11/7/2025

Lead the design, development, and implementation of new software applications and services. Collaborate with multi-discipline technical teams to define technical requirements and ensure the reliability and performance of production applications.

Salary

130000 - 170000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
AUSGAR is a company of smart, innovative technical team members who can out-think problems faced by our customers in the cybersecurity, experimentation and engineering services marketplace. Specializing in security engineering and accreditation, we protect devices, networks and systems. We successfully execute experimentation and exercises to transition technology to the fleet expeditiously. We also provide a range of engineering services, including communication system design, unmanned vehicles and command-and-control systems integration. Founded in 2003, AUSGAR is a certified and verified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. It is headquartered in San Diego, CA, and has additional work locations in Norfolk, VA; Charleston SC; Dayton, OH; and Washington D.C.
About the Role

Description

  

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME


MUST POSSESS A TS/SCI CLEARANCE WITH THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A POLY. 


WE USE E-VERIFY TO ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRM THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES.


COMPETITIVE SALARY, COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND A COMPANY THAT CARES 


RELOCATION MAY BE CONSIDERED 


AUSGAR Technologies, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is an established, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Department of Defense, government contractor with core competencies in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity and Systems Engineering. With offices on both the East and West coasts, an inviting culture and above-standard benefits, opportunity abounds for the right individual!


Senior Software Developer – 25-032 – San Diego, CA


As a growing Department of Defense Contractor, AUSGAR Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Developer to join our team of smart and innovative technical team members at NIWC PAC – Topside in the Point Loma area of San Diego, CA.

  

This program is a multiyear effort to enhance a Fleet electronic warfare system. 

  • Lead the design, development and implementation of new software applications and services. 
  • Architect, build and transition to production scalable, maintainable and high-performance code base. 
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline technical managers, designers and other engineers to define technical requirements and scope including determining language, platform and resource requirements. 
  • Write clean, testable and efficient code across the stack (frontend, backend, APIs, databases, etc.). 
  • Test and debug software, document development and conformance to configuration management requirements. 
  • Own the deployment process, including CI/CD pipelines, environment configuration and release management.
  • Monitor and support production applications, ensuring reliability, performance and security. 
  • Participate in code reviews, apply feedback and help establish best practices. 
  • Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing across the team.

Requirements

  

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

  • TS with SCI eligibility and the agreement to take a polygraph required.  Program may be upgraded to a Special Access Program (SAP).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited college/university.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience or 3+ years with a Master’s or PhD in a STEM discipline.
  • 7+ years highly desirable.
  • Proven experience building new applications and taking them through production deployment.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
  • Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, C#, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of software design principles, version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and API development (REST, GraphQL). 

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Mission Utility Cloud, LABBENCH (formerly INHERE), GHOSTMACHINE, MACHINESHOP and PARTSHOP.
  • Experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
  • Exposure to frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.) development.
  • Background in agile development methodologies and collaborative environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to scalability and security.

Approximate travel: None


This is an onsite position.  


Salary Range: $160K-190K


Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in Level I-V. 


An essential qualification for this position is successfully obtaining a security clearance issued by the Federal Government, which may require successful completion of a background check. 


We use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.


AUSGAR’s salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include experience, skills, education, certifications and geographical location. Our salary range includes a base salary and excellent benefits package as part of our total compensation. 


AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.   If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance in completing the application, you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. Please e-mail us at jobs@ausgar.com if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.ausgar.com careers page as a result of your disability.

Key Skills
Software DevelopmentInformation AssuranceCybersecuritySystems EngineeringCloud PlatformsContainerizationProgramming LanguagesSoftware Design PrinciplesVersion ControlCI/CD PipelinesDatabasesAPI DevelopmentAgile DevelopmentProblem-SolvingScalabilitySecurity
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringGovernment & Public SectorSoftware
Benefits
Comprehensive BenefitsRelocation Available
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