Full-Time

Senior Software Developer

System Software

Posted on 9/27/2025

Latitude

Latitude

11-50 employees

Full-service staffing for technical roles

Compensation Overview

$44 - $46/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

North Carolina, USA

Remote

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
PowerShell
Bash
Kubernetes
Agile
Python
SAS
SQL
JIRA
Confluence
Requirements
  • Advanced expertise in system-level software development and support for RHEL, Windows, VMware, and virtualized infrastructures.
  • Strong troubleshooting experience in production environments with a focus on availability, security, and rapid recovery.
  • Knowledge of legacy and enterprise systems, including OpenROAD, Ingres, and SAS.
  • Scripting experience in Bash, PowerShell, or Python to automate operational tasks and system updates.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and version control platforms in operational environments.
  • Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills for multi-disciplinary coordination.
  • Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Math, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Five (5) years of directly relevant experience may substitute for two (2) years of formal education.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in one or more of current RHEL, Windows, and VMWare, and SAS.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of performing security remediation to systems with vulnerabilities based on security scans.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an Agile DevSecOps software and engineering environment and Methodologies.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
  • Experience supporting federal government systems, particularly within DHS or DoD environments, is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Lead support and sustainment activities for system-level software across Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), VMware, and Kubernetes environments.
  • Monitor application and infrastructure performance, identify degradation trends, and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
  • Resolve production software defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes within agreed service levels.
  • Perform remediation of security vulnerabilities in response to Tenable or equivalent scan reports, ensuring compliance with STIG, DHS 4300A, and NIST 800-53 frameworks.
  • Support the continuous operation and resilience of legacy and hybrid systems, including SAS, OpenROAD, and SQL/PLSQL environments.
  • Develop and maintain scripts, automation routines, and tools to improve monitoring, alerting, and deployment efficiency.
  • Participate in change control, configuration management, and patching of system-level software and services.
  • Document technical resolutions, software configurations, deployment procedures, and version updates to support audit readiness and knowledge transfer.
  • Work collaboratively with developers, help desk, network engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to maintain service availability and compliance.
  • Support test, staging, and production environments across virtualized platforms using VMware, Hyper-V, and containerized orchestration via Kubernetes.
  • Participate in Agile/DevSecOps operations, using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket for tracking, knowledge sharing, and issue management.
  • All other duties as assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Additional certifications (Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), ITIL Foundation, or Network+) are a plus.

Latitude Inc. is a staffing firm that provides specialized technical and professional personnel to both public and private sectors. It offers contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placements, focusing on Technology, Engineering, Scientific, and Communications industries. The company operates by maintaining a dedicated recruiting staff that sources qualified candidates and charges fees to clients for successful placements and staffing services. It has a notable government sector presence and positions itself as a self-certified small business to compete for government contracts. Latitude’s goal is to deliver cost-effective staffing solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients by supplying qualified personnel through tailored staffing arrangements, ensuring reliable support for IT and technical programs across both sectors.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hanover, Maryland

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $31M revenue fuels expansion in government technical staffing programs.
  • 11-50 employees with energized culture attract specialized talent.
  • Management's 35+ years experience spans IT, engineering, and bioscience.

What critics are saying

  • Allegis Group undercuts contracts with 20-30% lower rates in 6-12 months.
  • $31M revenue exceeds SBA threshold, barring set-aside contracts in 3-6 months.
  • Eightfold AI displaces manual recruiting as DoD adopts 40% faster matching in 12-24 months.

What makes Latitude unique

  • Latitude specializes in technical staffing for DoD and civilian agencies since 2003.
  • Self-certified small business targets government IT, engineering, and cyber contracts.
  • Dedicated recruiters provide cost-effective contract and permanent placements.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

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