Software Developer (Systems Software)

Acuity is growing and looking to hire an additional Software Developer (Systems Software) supporting customer systems with application development, deployment packaging to maintain sustainability and reliability.

Why Acuity?

We’re building more than careers—we’re building a place people genuinely love to work. At Acuity, you’ll get:

• Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture• Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage• 401(k) with company match• Up to $6,000/year for training & professional development

Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years) Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025)

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Why Acuity?

If you are passionate about using your skills in IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a positive impact, you might find a good fit at Acuity. We serve federal agencies as a trusted digital strategy and technology consulting firm, providing innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Demonstrated experience developing modern web applications using Javascript/Typescript frameworks (Angular, React and Vue).

Demonstrated experience with Node.js web frameworks and API development.

Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, modern Javascript (ES6+) and TypeScript.

Experience with CSS preprocessors (such as Sass).

Experience designoing and implementing Restful APIs and microservices.

Working knowledge of SQL databases including schema design, query optimization and performance tuning.

Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL production environments.

Experience with ORMs such as Prisma, Sequelize.

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.

Familiarity with AWS cloud services and cloud-native development patterns.

Strong understanding of web application security best practices and usability principles.

Demonstrated experience with Git version control and collaborative environment workflows.

Strong problem-solving skills including debugging testing and troubleshooting complex web applications.

Optional Skills:

Experience with ElasticSearch.

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform, CloudFormation).

Contributions to technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and knowledgebases.

Experience with monitoring observability tools.

Background with geospatial libraries.

Experience migrating or modernizing legacy apps.

Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

Experience integrating with data lake architectures or data intensive apps.

Experience with J2EE apps and containers.

Experience with PKI.

Clearance Requirements:

TS/SCI w/Poly

About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Grow Your Career, Your WayWe invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $6,000 annually for training and certifications—so you can keep building the career you want.

Be Part of Something InnovativeYou’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

Thrive in a People-First CultureCollaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

Feel Valued and RewardedWe offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

Join an Award-Winning TeamOur employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

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Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Regular Full-Time