Job Specifications
Senior Software Engineer ( Web Developer )
Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Senior Software Engineer position supporting Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) in Aiken, South Carolina.
Important Employment Eligibility Notice
No C2C (Corp-to-Corp) arrangements are permitted
No third-party recruiting firms, agencies, or solicitations will be accepted
Candidates must be eligible for direct engagement with COMPA Industries
Pay: $65/hr – $70/hr
Location: Aiken, SC (Savannah River Site) – Remote
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Work Schedule: Full-time (5/8s, 4/10s, or 9/80s as approved)
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance
Duration: 6 month contract (possibility of 6 month extension)
Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Candidates must have the following qualifications to be considered:
Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline plus 5+ years of experience (or equivalent combinations of education and experience)
Strong foundation in software engineering principles, development methodologies, and database systems
Skilled in software design, debugging, testing, and documentation
Experienced in developing moderately complex web based applications
Proficient with engineering tools like version control, change management, and debuggers
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Education Equivalency Accepted:
Non-IT Bachelor’s + 7 years experience
Associate Degree + 7–9 years experience
High School Diploma + 11+ years equivalent experience
Impact
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will directly support the operations of critical systems by maintaining application uptime, resolving customer issues, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance. Your work will contribute to national security efforts and modern IT infrastructure at a Department of Energy facility.
Core Responsibilities
Maintain and support enterprise applications through upgrades, enhancements, and troubleshooting
Design, develop, test, and deploy moderately complex software solutions
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Lead requirements analysis, design specifications, and technical documentation
Support full software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities
Utilize configuration management, change management, and debugging tools
Support cybersecurity posture and federal Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements
Collaborate across IT and systems engineering teams
Mentor junior developers and review technical deliverables
Technical Skill Requirements
Required Experience:
Software development using Java and Spring Boot
Web development with JavaScript frameworks, HTML, and CSS
Experience with SQL Server or Oracle databases
REST APIs and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
SDLC, testing, debugging, and documentation
Working Knowledge Of:
SQL and stored procedures
ORM frameworks (Spring Boot, Entity Framework)
DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, TFS, or similar)
Agile methodology
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with React or modern JS frameworks
Eclipse or SpringTools IDE experience
Prior SRNS, DOE, or federal IT environment experience
Prior or recent DOE L or Q clearance
Why Work at COMPA Industries?
COMPA Industries provides careers—not just jobs. For over 30 years, we have supported the Department of Energy and national laboratories with high-impact technical talent.
Join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your software expertise directly supports critical national security and nuclear operations.
COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
COMPA’s policy may disqualify candidates with certain criminal histories from specific roles.
About the Company
We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.
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