Full-Time

Developer

Posted on 10/5/2025

Deadline 1/27/27
Nakupuna Companies

Nakupuna Companies

501-1,000 employees

NHO-owned group delivering IT solutions

No salary listed

Arlington, VA, USA

Remote

Remote within CONUS or Hawaii; occasional travel to Arlington, VA.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Agile
JavaScript
Software Testing
Java
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance, with an interim clearance required before a formal job offer.
  • Certifications may be required in line with DoD Directive 8140, including Network+ CE, Security+ CE, CASP CE, to include any required developer, system, or privileged-access certifications necessary to perform assigned duties.
  • Demonstrated experience developing or maintaining enterprise software applications.
  • Experience working with database-driven web applications.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team supporting secure Government systems.
  • The candidate must be self-motivated, pay close attention to detail, and have good oral and written communication skills.
  • Remote within the Continental United States or Hawaii; ability to travel to Arlington, Virginia preferred (travel may be required).
Responsibilities
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain application components supporting manpower and organizational management functions.
  • Implement approved software updates, defect fixes, and enhancements under the guidance of senior technical staff.
  • Write, test, and maintain code using Java, PL/SQL, JavaScript, HTML5, and related technologies.
  • Execute unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing to validate software changes.
  • Support integration activities and data exchanges between system components and external interfaces.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and resolving application issues to maintain system availability and performance.
  • Apply secure coding standards and support remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
  • Maintain source code and technical artifacts using Government-approved version control and configuration management tools.
  • Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, daily standups, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
  • Support deployment activities and post-release verification in coordination with the development team.
  • Comply with all Department of Defense and U.S. Navy security, access control, and data handling requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in any technical or managerial discipline is preferred.
  • A minimum of three (3) 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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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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