Temporary Task-Based Senior Software Developer - 9th Way Insignia

9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions.  Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence.  Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/.

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Project Introduction

The Data Management Center (DMC) Application Development and Sustainment project provides enterprise software development, modernization, and data governance support for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA). The program sustains and modernizes a portfolio of approximately twelve custom-built .NET web applications, Microsoft Power Platform solutions, SharePoint sites, SSRS and Power BI reports, and supporting SQL Server databases that enable OAA's health professions education, Advanced Fellowship, and trainee management mission. Work includes migration to the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) using Microsoft Azure, SSRS-to-Power BI and WebForms-to-ASP.NET Core modernization, enterprise data governance toward Level 4-5 CMMI target operating maturity, Section 508 accessibility compliance, and continuous sustainment of the active VA-wide umbrella ATO (FIPS 199 Moderate). DMC personnel support both day-to-day operations and strategic modernization initiatives in alignment with VA policies, VAEC standards, and Government-approved governance processes. All work is performed at the Contractor's facility.

Professional Level

The Temporary Task-Based Senior Software Developer aligns as an E3 position at 9th Way Insignia. The position is a Senior Engineer-level, task-based role supporting the VA Office of Academic Affiliations Data Management Center (DMC). This role carries the same technical scope, qualifications, and technical leadership responsibilities as the Senior Software Developer, but is engaged on a task-based basis to provide surge capacity for modernization, migration, and remediation efforts as directed by the Government. The Temporary Task-Based Senior Software Developer provides expert-level guidance on backend and application-layer development using Microsoft .NET and Azure Cloud Solution technologies, ensuring all solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant within the active VA umbrella ATO (FIPS 199 Moderate). This is a designated Key Personnel position; the incumbent's resume is submitted to and evaluated by the Government, and substitution requires Contracting Officer approval.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority for the DMC custom-built application portfolio on assigned tasks, comprising approximately 10 applications, 150 UI screens, and over 170,000 lines of C# code.
• Design, develop, enhance, and sustain