Full-Time

Senior Developer

Posted on 1/2/2026

Deadline 1/27/27
Nakupuna Companies

Nakupuna Companies

501-1,000 employees

NHO-owned group delivering IT solutions

No salary listed

Arlington, VA, USA

Hybrid

Remote within the Continental US or Hawaii; occasional travel to Arlington, VA required.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • The candidate must be self-motivated and pay close attention to detail and have good oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and sustaining enterprise-scale software applications.
  • Hands-on experience with database-driven web applications, preferably in Oracle-based environments.
  • Experience supporting applications operating in secure Government environments.
  • Certifications may be required in line with DoDD 8140 (e.g., Network+ CE, Security+ CE, CASP CE) to include required developer, system, or privileged-access certifications necessary to perform assigned duties.
  • Bachelor’s degree in any technical or managerial discipline is preferred.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience desired.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance. An interim is required before receiving a formal job offer.
  • Remote within the Continental United States or Hawaii as work location, with ability to travel to or occasionally work in Arlington, Virginia preferred.
  • Physical requirements include the ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers; to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations; and to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, enhance, and sustain enterprise web applications supporting manpower and organizational management functions.
  • Implement software updates, defect corrections, and enhancements while maintaining system stability in development, test, and production environments.
  • Develop and maintain application components using Java, PL/SQL, JavaScript, HTML5, and workflow technologies.
  • Perform integration, validation, and regression testing to ensure software changes function correctly across dependent systems and interfaces.
  • Apply secure coding practices and remediate vulnerabilities identified through automated scans and security reviews.
  • Support operational troubleshooting and resolution of application issues to maintain system availability and performance.
  • Maintain accurate version control of source code and supporting technical artifacts using Government-approved configuration management tools.
  • Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity personnel, testers, and functional stakeholders to implement technical solutions aligned with mission needs.
  • Participate in Agile development activities, including planning, demonstrations, and iterative delivery of capabilities.
  • Support deployment activities and post-deployment verification to ensure successful release outcomes.
  • Follow Department of Defense and U.S. Navy security, access control, and data handling requirements at all times.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in any technical or managerial discipline is preferred.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience desired.

Nakupuna Companies is an NH(O)-owned group of eight 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses that offer management consulting, IT, facilities support, and environmental services. They help government and other clients solve technical, programmatic, and logistical challenges by delivering integrated, practical solutions with a national footprint and the agility of a small business. Their difference comes from NHO ownership, access to 8(a) contracting benefits, a diverse nationwide workforce, and close collaboration with government partners while supporting Native Hawaiian communities. Their goal is to provide impactful solutions to customers while advancing opportunities for Native Hawaiian communities and building durable partnerships.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Honolulu, Hawaii

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Participates in best-in-class GWACs like Tradewinds for AI capabilities.
  • Delivered over $11 million via Nakupuna Foundation since 2017.
  • JLL partnership designs Arlington workplace reflecting Native Hawaiian values.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) graduation within 5-10 years eliminates sole-source eligibility.
  • Founder Warren Nakupuna Ah Loo departure creates leadership vacuum.
  • NHO Foundation governance challenge triggers 8(a) ineligibility loss.

What makes Nakupuna Companies unique

  • NHO-owned 8(a) status enables sole-source direct awards without protests.
  • Specializes in IT, facilities, environmental, and logistics for federal clients.
  • Expands East Coast with Charleston, SC and Patuxent River, MD offices.

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