Computer Programmer Engineer

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Computer Programmer Engineer III to support a program onsite in San Diego, CA.

This position will support critical naval software delivery operations for Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC-PAC), located in San Diego, California. The selected candidate will play a vital role in supporting the Application Arsenal (AA), NIWC-PAC's enterprise-class software distribution and delivery platform for software deployed at the tactical edge. Current deployment targets include Agile Core Services (ACS), USMC Common Hosting Environment, and other continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) software environments.

The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure software delivery pipelines that operate across multiple classification domains and challenging operational environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in modern DevSecOps practices, containerized architectures, and defense-specific platform integration.

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

How Role will make an impact:

Hands-on experience working within modern Agile methodologies, including:

• Scrum - Sprint-based development, user story refinement, sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Kanban - Continuous flow delivery, work-in-progress management, and cycle time optimization
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) - Program Increment planning, Agile Release Trains, and enterprise-scale coordination

Proven experience implementing contemporary software architecture patterns, including:

• Microservices Architecture - Designing and developing loosely coupled, independently deployable services
• Event-Driven Architecture - Implementing asynchronous messaging patterns and event streaming
• Serverless Architecture - Building and deploying function-as-a-service (FaaS) applications

Proficiency with Git-based version control workflows, including:

• GitFlow - Feature branching, release management, and hotfix workflows
• Trunk-Based Development - Short-lived feature branches and continuous integration practices
• Pull request reviews, merge conflict resolution, and collaborative development practices

Active participation in the complete software delivery lifecycle, encompassing:

• Software Design - Translating requirements into technical designs and implementation plans
• Software Development - Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Automated Testing - Implementing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end test automation

Production Deployment - Deploying applications to production environments including:

• Kubernetes clusters (container orchestration)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or equivalent)
• Virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent)

Experience working within highly regulated DoD enterprise DevSecOps platforms, such as:

• Overmatch Software Armory (OSA) - Navy's enterprise DevSecOps platform
• Platform One - DoD's enterprise DevSecOps platform (formerly known as Cloud One)
• Equivalent DoD Enterprise Environments - Other accredited government software factories and delivery platforms

Demonstrated ability to:

• Configure security gates that enforce policy compliance before production promotion
• Implement automated vulnerability remediation workflows
• Integrate security scanning results into development feedback loops
• Maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements (RMF, STIGs, etc.)