Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Command and control system application development
• Software Integration and formal testing
• Implement Cyber Security/RMF requirements
• Present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders
• Mentor and teach junior engineers
• Performance modeling
• Work with microservices
• DevSecOps and/or build management work
• Designing and building Graphical User Interfaces
• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks
• Work independently, and possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment
• Work effectively in a rapid-paced, team environment
• Provide specialized expertise within multiple systems, software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, applications implications, and customer areas
• Perform in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support
• Maintain currency, debug, and configure related software products
• Work from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications
• Assist with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
• Interface with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve overall efficiency of the operating system
• Design, code, test, and implement tools for operations automation
• Work on most phases of software systems programming applications, and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases
• Leadership position on small software-focused teams may be required

Requirements

• Current/active in-scope DoD issued SECRET security clearance
• 6 years of related experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND) is required to start
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Strong Java/J2EE experience
• Knowledge of coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management
• Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux and Windows
• Extensive experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits
• Agile team leadership
• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify root causes, recommend, design, and implement solutions
• Use of common software development and management tools such as Maven, Git/GitHub, Nexus, Eclipse
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams

Nice to Have

• Current and active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired
• Knowledge of server-side/database development, computer system administration; Net-centric, horizontal integration program expertise is a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline
• 6 years of related experience
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher

Benefits & Perks

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time provides you with the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays & Float days per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Up to $5,250 per year on Education and Training Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)