LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC

Lead the design, development, and deployment of ServiceNow applications, mentor developers, and collaborate with stakeholders on scalable solutions. | Requires 9+ years of hands-on ServiceNow development, strong platform architecture and integration skills, and an active DHS Public Trust clearance. | LightFeather is seeking a highly skilled Senior ServiceNow Developer to play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying ServiceNow solutions for federal government projects. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to drive the successful implementation of ServiceNow applications while ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ServiceNow platform architecture, development, integrations, and workflow automation, along with the ability to lead teams in an Agile environment. This is a Full Time, Remote Position. Location: Fully Remote (EST hours) Job Type: Full-time Salary: $90,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Public Trust level security clearance Responsibilities: Lead the design, configuration, development, and deployment of ServiceNow applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices. Develop, customize, and enhance ServiceNow modules, including but not limited to ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, App Engine, and Service Portal. Create and manage complex workflows, business rules, UI policies, ACLs, and automation scripts using JavaScript, GlideScript, and Flow Designer. Develop custom widgets and UI components for the Service Portal using AngularJS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Lead integration efforts with external systems using REST APIs, SOAP APIs, MID Server, Integration Hub, and third-party connectors. Ensure platform security, compliance, and best practices, including role-based access controls (RBAC) and data governance policies. Mentor and lead a team of ServiceNow developers, providing guidance, technical oversight, and best practices for efficient solution delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders and business analysts to translate requirements into scalable, maintainable ServiceNow solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues, optimize system performance, and conduct root cause analysis. Work within an Agile framework (Scrum/Kanban), participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups. Document technical solutions, workflows, and architecture designs for internal knowledge sharing and client handover. Required Qualifications and Skills: Active DHS Public Trust clearance or higher. 9+ years of hands-on experience with ServiceNow platform development and administration. ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA). Strong expertise in ServiceNow App Engine and custom application development. Advanced knowledge of ServiceNow Service Portal Development, including widget customization and UI scripting. Experience integrating ServiceNow with external systems using REST, SOAP, and third-party APIs. Proven ability to lead development teams and ensure efficient, high-quality solution delivery. Experience working in Agile environments with tools like Jira or Azure DevOps. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for ServiceNow application deployment. Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Strong scripting skills in JavaScript, GlideScript, and Flow Designer. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing development teams. Exceptional problem-solving, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting abilities. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills. Conflict resolution expertise to mitigate risks and ensure project success. Preferred: Experience with HR Service Delivery (HRSD) solutions within ServiceNow. Deep expertise in ServiceNow platform architecture and solution design. Experience with scripting languages such as JavaScript, GlideScript, and UI policies/business rules. Proficiency in designing and implementing complex integrations using Integration Hub and external APIs. Why Join LightFeather? At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry. LightFeather is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You would build and configure ServiceNow applications, guide platform architecture, translate business needs into technical solutions, and improve system performance. | The role requires at least five years of ServiceNow development experience, strong ServiceNow platform knowledge, and U.S. citizenship for a Secret clearance. | LightFeather is seeking a ServiceNow Developer with a strong focus on supporting federal clients with modern web technologies. This position offers the opportunity to build custom, high-code solutions that enhance user experiences and system integration across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate is passionate about ServiceNow, eager to grow their technical capabilities, and thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing setting. Major responsibilities include helping design, configure, develop, and implement baseline and custom applications and enhancements in ServiceNow. They will also provide architectural input and help maintain stability of the overall platform by ensuring the appropriate design and development standards are always used. Location: Fully Remote (EST hours) Job Type: Full-time Salary: $120,000–$140,000 annually, based on experience level. Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance Responsibilities: Work independently and as a technical team member Work in multiple instances and domains, supporting internal and external customers Utilize an Agile/Scrum methodology to manage development work Advise functional and admin teams on design, development and overall ServiceNow best practices Collaborate with business, systems, and Technology partners in business analysis meetings to develop business and systems requirements. Solution and develop requested enhancements to existing ServiceNow applications Script Business Rules, Script Includes, Client Scripts, ACLs, Workflow Activities, etc. Facilitate and support the rollout of new application and enhancements in ServiceNow Analyze system performance issues and determine performance enhancements Required Qualifications and Skills: 5+ years of experience as a ServiceNow Developer. Strong familiarity and working knowledge of ServiceNow Suite of tools (Service Catalog, Service Portal, Reports, Incident and Knowledge Base, etc.) Demonstrable ability to communicate and listen well with business and technical people, regardless of title, with good self-awareness. Proven developer independent of the ServiceNow platform, with an emphasis on analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated competency with IT Service Management, Asset and Configuration Management, ITIL/ITSM, PMP/PRINCE2 practices. Experience working on project teams that leverage Agile/Scrum. Experience with system/software engineering lifecycle principles, translating requirements into functional and technical solutions, application implementation and support, enterprise monitoring. Experience working with large data sets and performing data analysis/modeling to help facilitate and inform management decisions. Preferred: ServiceNow CAD (Certified Application Developer) Why Join LightFeather? You'll be part of a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs. Experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry. LightFeather is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Design and maintain full-stack applications modernizing legacy federal systems, including backend services and APIs, while collaborating with stakeholders on scalable software delivery. | Requires 7+ years of full-stack development, Java and Spring Boot proficiency, modern frontend experience such as React, a bachelor's degree, and U.S. citizenship for Public Trust clearance. | LightFeather is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to support a federal government client in modernizing critical mission systems. You will own full stack delivery with a focus on translating complex legacy system behavior into clean, scalable software. The current environment includes large legacy systems managing operational workflows such as processing, tracking, and encounter management. These systems carry layers of business rules, manual processes, and tightly coupled functionality. The core challenge is understanding how they work in practice, identifying mission-critical functionality, and translating it into a modern platform-based architecture. The client is adopting Palantir as the target modernization platform. This is a Full Time, Remote Position. Location: Fully Remote (EST hours) Job Type: Full-time Salary: $90,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience level. Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications supporting modernization of systems. Analyze legacy systems and workflows to identify core functionality vs. unnecessary process overhead. Translate operational requirements into scalable, modern application designs. Develop backend services, APIs, and integration layers connecting legacy environments to modern platforms. Build and enhance user-facing components using modern front-end technologies. Support the full SDLC: analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Troubleshoot issues across application, integration, and data layers. Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and improve system behavior. Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering best practices. Required Qualifications and Skills: U.S. Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of hands-on full stack software development experience. Experience working in complex or enterprise system environments. Strong experience with Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot. Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs. Experience with front-end technologies including JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS. Experience working with relational databases and data access patterns. Ability to troubleshoot across multiple layers of an application stack. Experience working in Agile or iterative delivery environments. Ability to analyze and simplify complex systems and workflows. Strong systems thinking and problem-framing capability. Comfort working in ambiguous, poorly documented environments. Ability to distinguish between essential functionality and legacy process bloat. Strong ownership mindset and accountability for outcomes. Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. High learning agility and willingness to adopt new platforms and tools. Preferred: Experience with legacy system modernization or transformation efforts. Experience supporting federal or mission-driven environments. Exposure to enterprise data platforms or large-scale system integrations. Experience working in environments where requirements must be derived from real-world usage rather than formal documentation. Why Join LightFeather? At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job — you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry. LightFeather is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications to modernize legacy federal systems. | 7+ years full stack experience with Java, Spring Boot, and modern front-end technologies plus U.S. citizenship for clearance. | LightFeather is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to support a federal government client in modernizing critical mission systems. You will own full stack delivery with a focus on translating complex legacy system behavior into clean, scalable software. The current environment includes large legacy systems managing operational workflows such as processing, tracking, and encounter management. These systems carry layers of business rules, manual processes, and tightly coupled functionality. The core challenge is understanding how they work in practice, identifying mission-critical functionality, and translating it into a modern platform-based architecture. The client is adopting Palantir as the target modernization platform. This is a Full Time, Remote Position. Location: Fully Remote (EST hours) Job Type: Full-time Salary: $90,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience level. Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications supporting modernization of systems. Analyze legacy systems and workflows to identify core functionality vs. unnecessary process overhead. Translate operational requirements into scalable, modern application designs. Develop backend services, APIs, and integration layers connecting legacy environments to modern platforms. Build and enhance user-facing components using modern front-end technologies. Support the full SDLC: analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Troubleshoot issues across application, integration, and data layers. Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and improve system behavior. Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering best practices. Required Qualifications and Skills: U.S. Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of hands-on full stack software development experience. Experience working in complex or enterprise system environments. Strong experience with Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot. Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs. Experience with front-end technologies including JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS. Experience working with relational databases and data access patterns. Ability to troubleshoot across multiple layers of an application stack. Experience working in Agile or iterative delivery environments. Ability to analyze and simplify complex systems and workflows. Strong systems thinking and problem-framing capability. Comfort working in ambiguous, poorly documented environments. Ability to distinguish between essential functionality and legacy process bloat. Strong ownership mindset and accountability for outcomes. Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. High learning agility and willingness to adopt new platforms and tools. Preferred: Experience with legacy system modernization or transformation efforts. Experience supporting federal or mission-driven environments. Exposure to enterprise data platforms or large-scale system integrations. Experience working in environments where requirements must be derived from real-world usage rather than formal documentation. Why Join LightFeather? At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job — you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry. LightFeather is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Design, configure, and implement custom ServiceNow applications while collaborating with business partners to translate requirements into technical solutions. | At least 5 years of ServiceNow Developer experience and U.S. citizenship for Secret-level clearance. | LightFeather is seeking a ServiceNow Developer with a strong focus on supporting federal clients with modern web technologies. This position offers the opportunity to build custom, high-code solutions that enhance user experiences and system integration across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate is passionate about ServiceNow, eager to grow their technical capabilities, and thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing setting. Major responsibilities include helping design, configure, develop, and implement baseline and custom applications and enhancements in ServiceNow. They will also provide architectural input and help maintain stability of the overall platform by ensuring the appropriate design and development standards are always used. Location: Fully Remote (EST hours) Job Type: Full-time Salary: $120,000–$140,000 annually, based on experience level. Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance Responsibilities: Work independently and as a technical team member Work in multiple instances and domains, supporting internal and external customers Utilize an Agile/Scrum methodology to manage development work Advise functional and admin teams on design, development and overall ServiceNow best practices Collaborate with business, systems, and Technology partners in business analysis meetings to develop business and systems requirements. Solution and develop requested enhancements to existing ServiceNow applications Script Business Rules, Script Includes, Client Scripts, ACLs, Workflow Activities, etc. Facilitate and support the rollout of new application and enhancements in ServiceNow Analyze system performance issues and determine performance enhancements Required Qualifications and Skills: 5+ years of experience as a ServiceNow Developer. Strong familiarity and working knowledge of ServiceNow Suite of tools (Service Catalog, Service Portal, Reports, Incident and Knowledge Base, etc.) Demonstrable ability to communicate and listen well with business and technical people, regardless of title, with good self-awareness. Proven developer independent of the ServiceNow platform, with an emphasis on analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated competency with IT Service Management, Asset and Configuration Management, ITIL/ITSM, PMP/PRINCE2 practices. Experience working on project teams that leverage Agile/Scrum. Experience with system/software engineering lifecycle principles, translating requirements into functional and technical solutions, application implementation and support, enterprise monitoring. Experience working with large data sets and performing data analysis/modeling to help facilitate and inform management decisions. Preferred: ServiceNow CAD (Certified Application Developer) Why Join LightFeather? You'll be part of a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs. Experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry. LightFeather is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Design, deploy, and maintain secure Azure cloud infrastructure and automation ensuring compliance with federal security frameworks. | Active Secret clearance, 5+ years cloud engineering, 3+ years Azure and Terraform expertise, PowerShell proficiency, and Azure Virtual Desktop production experience required. | LightFeather is hiring a cleared Azure infrastructure and DevOps professional to support mission-critical federal IT modernization in Washington, D.C. In this role, you'll take ownership of secure cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and compliance operations — working directly alongside government stakeholders to keep systems performant, resilient, and audit-ready. Location: Hybrid, On-site 4 days/week in Washington, D.C. 20006 and 1 day Telework Job Type: Full-time Salary: $130,000–$170,000 annually, based on experience level. Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD, and PaaS services. Manage and optimize Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity). Develop and maintain Terraform templates as the primary IaC tool (critical requirement emphasized by hiring managers). Support automation via PowerShell, Bash, YAML/JSON, and GitLab pipelines. Deploy, configure, and manage AVD environments including host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profile containers, and Azure AD/M365 integrations. Provide troubleshooting and performance optimization for AVD users (explicit customer requirement). Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines in GitLab. Automate cloud operations, system configuration, and monitoring tasks. Implement secure cloud practices aligned with federal requirements (RBAC, Key Vault, IAM, encryption standards). Ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and agency-specific controls. Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tools to analyze system health, diagnose issues, and enforce SLAs. Work with engineering, security, and program staff to support ongoing cloud modernization efforts. Support onsite collaboration with customer stakeholders (note: role cannot be performed remotely long-term). Required Qualifications Active Secret clearance or higher Ability to commute to Washington, D.C. and work onsite four days per week 5+ years of total experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Systems Engineering 3+ years hands-on with Azure cloud services and infrastructure architecture 3+ years building and managing CI/CD pipelines in production environments 3+ years writing and maintaining Terraform IaC (high-priority skill) 3+ years working with GitLab for source control and pipeline management 4+ years of PowerShell scripting for systems automation Demonstrated production experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Working knowledge of federal compliance frameworks: FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, RMF Preferred Qualifications Prior work supporting DoD or civilian federal agency cloud programs Familiarity with containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, or AKS Experience with Azure serverless services (Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid) FinOps or Azure Cost Management experience for cloud spend governance Why Join LightFeather? At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry. LightFeather is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Design and manage secure Azure cloud infrastructure and automate cloud operations with Terraform and GitLab pipelines. | Requires 5+ years Cloud Engineering or DevOps, 3+ years Terraform and GitLab, 4+ years PowerShell, and Secret security clearance. | LightFeather is seeking a Azure Cloud Engineer design, implement, and manage secure cloud solutions for federal IT environments. You’ll play a key role in supporting Azure infrastructure, automation, and security, applying DevOps best practices to drive performance, strengthen compliance, and improve operational efficiency. Location: Hybrid, On-site 4 days/week in Washington, D.C. 20006 and 1 day Telework Job Type: Full-time Salary: $130,000–$170,000 annually, based on experience level. Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD, and PaaS services. Manage and optimize Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity). Develop and maintain Terraform templates as the primary IaC tool (critical requirement emphasized by hiring managers). Support automation via PowerShell, Bash, YAML/JSON, and GitLab pipelines. Deploy, configure, and manage AVD environments including host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profile containers, and Azure AD/M365 integrations. Provide troubleshooting and performance optimization for AVD users (explicit customer requirement). Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines in GitLab. Automate cloud operations, system configuration, and monitoring tasks. Implement secure cloud practices aligned with federal requirements (RBAC, Key Vault, IAM, encryption standards). Ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and agency-specific controls. Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tools to analyze system health, diagnose issues, and enforce SLAs. Work with engineering, security, and program staff to support ongoing cloud modernization efforts. Support onsite collaboration with customer stakeholders (note: role cannot be performed remotely long-term). Required Qualifications Active Secret or higher clearance 3+ years of experience with Azure Cloud Engineering 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines 3+ years of experience using Terraform for IaC 3+ years of experience using GitLab Minimum of 4 years experience with PowerShell scripting 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Systems Engineering (mid-level target). Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure core services and architecture. Proficiency with Terraform (high priority), PowerShell, and GitLab CI/CD. Experience supporting Azure networking (VNets, routing, NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute). Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in production environments. Understanding of federal cloud security frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF). Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC four days per week. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DoD or federal agency cloud environments. Experience with Docker/Kubernetes (AKS). Azure serverless tools (Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid). Cost optimization using Azure Cost Management / FinOps practices. Why Join LightFeather? At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry. LightFeather is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.