Senior Software Developer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering, or a related field/major, or six additional years of information technology experience.
- At least 8 years of experience.
- Senior-level software development experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, mission-focused applications.
- Strong programming experience with Python, Java, and Scala.
- Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, Git-based workflows, automated unit, integration, and system testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.
- Hands-on experience with Docker/containerization, microservice architectures, Helm, and development container environments.
- Experience developing applications using generative artificial intelligence technologies, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation, large language models, and large-language-model-enabled workflows.
- Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native applications using Amazon Web Services, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.
- Experience integrating, transforming, and managing data from multiple sources, organizations, and network environments.
- Experience deploying applications into new or complex network environments.
- Experience applying DevSecOps practices, including secure software development, code hardening, dependency and package updates, vulnerability remediation, and automated security scanning.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex software systems and collaborate across development, infrastructure, security, and mission teams.
- A TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
- Integrate multiple data streams into the customer system.
- Complete cloud platform migrations between currently existing and available platforms.
- Develop artificial intelligence features for existing ontology-based software applications.
- Create sustainable software applications by accurately estimating work, using efficient branching strategies, and maintaining code repositories.
- Work as a member of an Agile Scrum team and participate in regular Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, planning, sprint reviews, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
- Implement requirements from the product backlog.
- Assist in writing backlog requirements and user stories.
- Use a modern DevSecOps approach to build software applications.
- Develop and modify applications, software, services, utilities, interfaces, and information technology systems that support systems and analysts.
- Familiarity with data normalization, transformation, and visualization techniques.
- Familiarity with graph-based data models, data relationships, and advanced data structures.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Experience developing and presenting technical metrics, status reports, and project updates to internal leadership and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to team engineering practices.
About the company
Abile Group provides consulting and IT systems engineering services to U.S. government clients, with a focus on the Intelligence Community. It has two divisions: Enterprise Performance & Program Management, which helps with regulatory compliance and measuring success, and IT Systems Engineering, which covers the full engineering lifecycle across systems, networks, cybersecurity, and audio/visual tech. The firm works with cleared personnel for sensitive national-security projects and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications; it was acquired by Valiant Solutions in 2026 to expand cybersecurity capabilities. Its goal is to help federal agencies meet regulatory requirements, improve performance, and protect national security through integrated management and technical services.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Valiant called Abile part of a broader cyber platform on August 20, 2026.
- The combined company now spans design, accreditation, operations, resilience, and continuous improvement.
- Federal demand for Zero Trust and continuous authorization directly matches Abile's core capabilities.
What critics are saying
- Valiant absorbed Abile on February 17, 2026, eliminating standalone strategic control.
- Integration with Valiant risks account overlap, culture clashes, and duplicate back-office cuts by 2027.
- If Valiant's federal pipeline slows, Abile loses pricing power and employer brand inside Valiant.
What makes Abile Group unique
- Abile built cleared cyber engineering for Intelligence Community missions since 2004.
- Its endpoint protection, cloud-native architecture, and network engineering sharpen classified-environment execution.
- ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 signal disciplined delivery for federal buyers.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Remote Work Options
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Stock Options
Company Equity
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Mental Health Support
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Valiant Solutions acquires Abile Group to expand cybersecurity support for National Security missions. February 18, 2026 Valiant Solutions, LLC (Valiant), a provider of cybersecurity technologies and services to U.S. Federal agencies, announced the acquisition of Abile Group (Abile), a provider of secure network and cyber engineering services and technology to National Security customers. The acquisition reinforces Valiant's strategy to build a market leader of scale across cybersecurity to address the evolving cyber, information assurance, and digital risk requirements of Federal and National Security customers. Together, Valiant and Abile deliver enhanced cybersecurity capabilities through a unified team focused on protecting, modernizing, and operating mission critical systems in complex and high-threat environments. "Cybersecurity underpins every mission our customers execute," said George Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Valiant Solutions. "This transaction allows us to deepen our technical expertise and broaden the solutions we deliver, while remaining focused on being a trusted cybersecurity partner to Federal and National Security customers." Abile Group brings a strong history of supporting mission-critical defense and national security programs, with particular strengths in endpoint protection, cloud-native architectures, and network engineering. These capabilities enhance Valiant's ability to support Zero Trust initiatives, continuous authorization, and modern cyber-enabled missions across classified and unclassified environments. Combined, the companies support the full cyber lifecycle, spanning secure system design and accreditation through sustained operations, resilience, and continuous improvement. "Valiant shares our commitment to technical rigor, mission execution, and customer trust," said Cara duCellier, President and CEO of Abile Group. "This combination creates new opportunities for our employees and enables us to deliver broader, more integrated cybersecurity solutions aligned with customer missions." "Valiant's acquisition of Abile marks another meaningful step forward in executing the strategy of building a differentiated cybersecurity platform serving clients across the Federal government," said John Allen, Managing Partner at Bluestone. Piper Sandler & Co served as sell-side financial advisor and Miles & Stockbridge served as legal counsel to Abile Group, Inc. Holland & Knight served as legal counsel to Valiant Solutions.
/PRNewswire/ -- Valiant Solutions, a provider of cybersecurity technologies and services to U.S. Federal agencies, today announced the acquisition of Abile...