We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who thrives in modern Back End environments and enjoys leading meaningful software modernization efforts. This is a highly visible, hands-on role for an experienced engineer who wants to influence architecture, mentor teammates, and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that matter. This project is for a large government agency in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This position is hybrid and must be available to work onsite as needed. This is a 1 year project. If you enjoy owning complex systems end to end, collaborating closely with stakeholders, and helping teams adopt best practices, this role offers both technical depth and leadership opportunity.

• Play a key role in modernizing and enhancing enterprise systems, from design through delivery
• Participate in and help lead Agile development activities, including:
  • Requirements gathering and solution design
  • Stand-ups and sprint ceremonies
  • Writing user stories and technical tasks
  • Code development and peer reviews
• Lead development efforts for web applications and services using:
  • .NET (C#)
  • PostgreSQL
  • GraphQL
  • Optional MEAN stack technologies
  • Contribute to and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Support containerized environments, troubleshoot deployments, and improve system reliability
• Design and implement unit testing to ensure long-term code quality
• Review and support performance and load testing, identifying bottlenecks and optimization opportunities
• Troubleshoot complex issues and implement scalable, maintainable solutions
• Serve as a trusted technical partner to a small, collaborative development team
• Champion engineering best practices and continuous improvement across the software lifecycle
• Minimum 5 years of Software Development experience

• Strong experience building and maintaining applications using .NET (C#)
• Hands-on experience designing and supporting GraphQL APIs
• Solid experience working with PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server
• Proven ability to design and maintain data models and database schemas
• Experience serving as a senior or lead engineer, guiding development efforts and influencing technical direction
• Familiarity with Agile development practices, including sprint planning and backlog refinement
• Working knowledge of DevOps tools and practices, including Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively, with a passion for mentoring junior developers
• Strong communication skills and experience working with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions

• Experience with legislative systems or legislative data
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud services
• Exposure to MEAN stack technologies (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js)
• Experience with React.js (a plus, not a requirement)
• Ability to attain and retain a Public Trust Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for this Program

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer