Full-Time

Software Developer 6

Updated on 8/18/2026

M9 Solutions

M9 Solutions

51-200 employees

Federal IT services: software, cloud, security

Compensation Overview

$60k - $180k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Springfield, VA, USA

In Person

Up to 25% annual travel to locations within and outside the continental United States.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
jQuery
Python
JavaScript
UI/UX Design
React.js
MySQL
Node.js
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
C#
MongoDB
Angular
HTML/CSS

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Requirements
  • An active Top Secret security clearance is required.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline with 12+ years of relevant progressive experience, or a Master's Degree with 9+ years of relevant progressive experience is required.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher baseline certification, such as CISSP or Security+, is required.
  • Relevant experience or knowledge of coding languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries is required.
  • Experience with front-end languages and libraries, including HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML, and jQuery, is required.
  • Experience with back-end languages, including C#, Java, and Python, and JavaScript frameworks, including Angular, React, and Node.js, is required.
  • Familiarity with databases such as MySQL and MongoDB, web servers such as Apache, and user interface and user experience design is required.
  • Strong oral and writing skills are required.
  • A background working with multidisciplinary teams is required.
  • Time management and organization skills are required to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Responsibilities
  • Perform full life-cycle software development from conception to deployment.
  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
  • Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or system engineers, analyzing systems flow, data usage, and work processes, and investigating problem areas.
  • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
  • Review and test software components to ensure design requirements are met.
  • Write or review software and system documentation.
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
  • Recommend system designs, including hardware and software use, process standards, and procedures.
  • Design, code or modify, and implement complex algorithms pursuant to strict requirements.
  • Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functionality to ensure operational specifications are met.
  • Recommend improvements to documentation and software development process standards.
  • Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure work is completed in accordance with the software development process constraints.
  • Travel up to 25% annually to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

M9 Solutions provides IT services and solutions to the Federal Government. It focuses on software development, cloud migration and infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery, and data analytics. Its products and services work by mobilizing skilled people and technologies to design, build, secure, and operate digital systems that improve performance and enable modern, sustainable change for government agencies. The company differentiates itself through its combination of domain expertise in federal IT, a focus on secure and stable technology delivery, and its commitment to delivering the digital future by aligning talent with mission needs. The goal is to help public sector organizations achieve better outcomes, resilient operations, and ongoing modernization.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • M9 completed CMMC Level 1 self-assessment in 2025, improving defense bid eligibility.
  • NTIS joint venture positioning supports access to federal data modernization work.
  • Leadership bench remains intact in 2026 with COO Ethel Formichelli and founder James McKee.

What critics are saying

  • Sean DuGuay left M9 in December 2024 for Aretum, weakening growth leadership.
  • HigherGov shows no recent awards, signaling thin visible demand through August 2025.
  • Without meaningful new contracts, M9 risks becoming a small, replaceable subcontractor by 2026.

What makes M9 Solutions unique

  • M9 Solutions pairs NTIS data innovation support with federal IT services since 2022.
  • M9 Solutions preserved SPRS affirmation after CMMC Level 1 self-assessment in 2025.
  • Founder James McKee still leads; stable ownership supports specialized federal contracting relationships.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

PTO/vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Parental Leave

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Company News

PR Newswire
Apr 25th, 2023
Former Capgemini Executive Sean DuGuay Joins IT Services Provider M9 Solutions as President & CRO

Sean DuGuay, former Principal of National Security and Defense at Gapgemini Government Solutions, has joined M9 Solutions as President and Chief Revenue Officer, the information technology services and solutions provider announced on Friday.

PR Newswire
May 20th, 2022
M9 Solutions hires David Callner as Executive Team

M9 Solutions is pleased to welcome Chief Growth Officer David Callner to the Executive Team.