Software Engineer Web Services (Mid-Level)

Position Details

• This position is contingent upon contract award.
• This position is eligible for a $500 ZelTech Non‑Employee Referral fee. Contact ZelTech Recruiters for questions concerning this matter.

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Location: Charlottesville or McLean, VA

Job Summary

The Software Engineer – Web Services (Mid‑Level) supports the design, development, integration, and maintenance of software and web‑based systems. This role collaborates closely with customers and cross‑functional development teams to analyze requirements, recommend appropriate technologies, and deliver robust, standards‑compliant solutions across both new and legacy environments.

Responsibilities

• Support software and web architecture development, including requirements analysis, process execution, evaluation, and system integration.
• Analyze customer requirements to determine the most effective software and web technologies to meet mission and business needs.
• Interact directly with customers and internal development teams to gather, define, and refine functional and technical requirements.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software and web‑based applications and content solutions.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS) and Government Off‑The‑Shelf (GOTS) tools and technologies.
• Follow a formal design and development process using specifications, data flow diagrams, and other accepted design methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, and established guidelines for software and web development, including best practices related to reuse, modularity, efficiency, reliability, maintainability, and fault tolerance.
• Coordinate the creation and integration of required technology components into cohesive and functional system and site designs.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively on integrated project teams.
• May lead tasks, projects, or small teams, and in some cases coordinate the efforts of multiple teams through project completion.
• Provide guidance and technical direction to team members and stakeholders as appropriate.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Mid‑level professional experience in software and web application development.
• Experience analyzing requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Familiarity with formal software development methodologies and design techniques.
• Experience supporting or integrating both new and legacy systems.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, including customer‑facing interaction.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements

• Current TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
• Experience with enterprise or mission‑critical web services.
• Experience evaluating and integrating COTS/GOTS solutions.
• Prior experience leading tasks or small technical teams.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• May involve interaction with multiple stakeholders, customers, and integrated product teams.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and execute within defined timelines.

About ZelTech

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time‑critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near‑peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost‑effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Our Mission

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology‑driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professionals, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (company paid)
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and products

Equal Opportunities

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.