Software Developer Level 3

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and analyzes routine, complicated, and difficult software programs for computer-based systems.
• Advises hardware engineers on machine characteristics affecting software systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements.
• Provides inputs for documentation of new or existing programs.
• Uses object-oriented techniques, programming languages, and standard methodologies, including classic development, waterfall, and agile methods (Extreme programming).
• Performs deployment, installation, maintenance, quality control monitoring, and implementation of software at government specified locations.
• Maintains processes to log and track customer service requests.
• Develops and maintains software products for various platforms.
• Uses Configuration Management tools such as Subversion/Trac or Git.
• Codes in XML/XSD, C++, Java, and scripting languages like Python or Perl.
• Applies middleware technologies such as ESB, CORBA, or ICE.
• Uses IDEs like JBuilder and Eclipse for development.
• Designs, develops, and documents system and subsystem-level code, including requirements, design, data dictionaries, interface control documents, manuals, and quality assurance activities.
• Develops customer requirements into software specifications.
• Maintains/modifies software to add features, fix errors, or improve performance.
• Performs system and unit testing, including test plans, procedures, and regression testing.
• Researches and evaluates software tools and technologies, including FOSS, GOTS, and COTS.
• Implements SOA/middleware technologies such as ESB, CORBA, SOAP, and ICE.
• Conducts investigations and tests of complex software applications, reviews literature and patents, and evaluates vendor capabilities.
• Provides technical consultation and interacts with project stakeholders to report status and manage requirements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of related software experience.
• Design, detailed design, documentation, and software systems skills.
• Proficiency with Linux/UNIX.
• Development experience in C++, Java, XML/XSD, and scripting languages like Python or Perl.
• Java GUI development and Web framework experience (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Django, SpringFramework, Zope).
• Experience with object-oriented techniques, methodologies, and standard development practices including agile and waterfall.
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in software application design, development, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Twelve (12) years of experience leading software design and development teams for collection systems.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience (bachelor's + 2 years or 6 additional years of experience).
• US Citizenship is required.
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.

Nice to Have

• Experience with enterprise service bus (ESB), CORBA, SOAP, and ICE middleware technologies.
• Experience with system and unit level testing, including test plans and regression testing.
• Knowledge of vendor evaluation and software research techniques.
• Experience with software tools and technologies such as FOSS, GOTS, and COTS.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in software application design and development.
• Twelve (12) years of experience leading software teams for collection systems.
• Experience in coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the application development process.

Benefits & Perks

• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Paid education and certifications.
• Work/life balance with flexible work options and paid time off.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, and additional insurance options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and working with cutting-edge technology.