Senior Software Developer

As a Senior Software Developer at ManTech, you will drive both individual and team success by owning the delivery of software solutions. You'll lead a team of engineers to design, develop, and test software to meet program requirements. Your role encompasses providing technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, including integration, testing, and deployment, while also communicating effectively with customers and management.

To qualify for the Senior Software Developer position at ManTech, you should possess a B.S. in a technical field and have over 7 years of software engineering experience, particularly in team leadership. A current CompTIA Security+ certification and hands-on experience with a range of technologies, including Python, Typescript, and Docker, are also required.

While technical qualifications are important, ManTech prefers candidates with familiarity in classified development supporting the Intelligence Community or DoD mission spaces. Experience with Linux operating systems and leading agile software development projects will also give you an edge in this role.

A Senior Software Developer at ManTech should have proficiency in Python, Typescript, and Angular, along with experience in DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker, as well as cloud services like AWS, is highly valued. Knowledge of software version control systems like Git is also essential.

To apply for the Senior Software Developer position at ManTech, candidates must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. This ensures compliance with security protocols, particularly when working with sensitive information.

When answering this question, highlight specific agile projects you've worked on, including your role in leading teams, your approach to sprints and iterations, and how you’ve adapted to feedback to improve processes. This demonstrates your expertise in agile methodologies.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining code quality, such as implementing code reviews, writing unit tests, and using static analysis tools. Highlight how these practices enhance the reliability and maintainability of software products.

Identify a specific challenge you faced, how you approached resolving it, and the outcomes. This shows your problem-solving skills and your ability to lead a team through difficult situations.

Provide examples of cloud-based projects you've worked on, focusing on your experience with AWS or other platforms, and detail how cloud services impacted the efficiency or scalability of the project.

Explain the importance of clear and frequent communication and describe techniques like regular update meetings, demo sessions, or written reports that you use to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.

Articulate the CI/CD practices you’ve implemented in previous roles, including specific tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD. Discuss how these processes have streamlined development and deployment cycles.

Share your approach to professional development, such as attending conferences, participating in online courses or communities, and reading industry publications to stay updated on the latest trends and technologies.

Discuss your methods for prioritizing tasks, including setting clear goals, using agile methodologies to manage backlog, and collaborating with team members to address urgent issues while maintaining long-term project objectives.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to clearly outline your experience on a specific project. Detail your leadership role and the impact of the project on the organization or the customer.

Explain your hands-on experience with containerization tools such as Docker and your understanding of microservices. Provide examples of projects where you implemented these technologies and how they contributed to scalability and maintainability.