Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• All aspects of software engineering, including requirements analysis and specification software design, implementation and integration, testing, maintenance and installation.
• Produce quality, sustainable, and efficient code using best practices and modern software methodologies.
• Designing and deploying modular applications, employing front-end and back-end technologies leveraging DevSecOps tooling to deliver seamless secure solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, the Customer and their representatives to take requirements and translate them into end-to-end solutions.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps team in implementing CI/CD processes to facilitate efficient and effective development cycles.
• Collaborate with external teams to integrate our software products onto different environments.
• Own the software baseline from development to deployment and integration onto multiple development and test environments.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for speed and scalability across distributed environments.
• Work with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or experience in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Demonstrated skill in at least two programming languages: Java, C/C++, Python.
• Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system scalability.
• Familiarity with container automation and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, Podman/Docker.
• Knowledge of Agile software development best practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and within agile teams.
• Strong documentation skills using tools like Confluence, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Proficiency in debugging issues and providing solutions in high-level and detailed formats.
• Willing to work on site in Fairfax, VA.
• Active or ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI DoD Security Clearance; current TS/SCI preferred.

Nice to Have

• 10+ years in developing software for digital signal processing systems, using cloud native platforms, and edge computing environments with a focus on security RF and DSP experience.
• Proficiency utilizing Linux-based systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, VxWorks).
• Proficiency in networking and data distribution protocols and frameworks (Vita49.2, TCP, UDP, Sockets, ActiveMQ, DDS, Wireshark).
• Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies (React, Node.js, Django) and frameworks.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with multiple programming languages (Java, C/C++, Python).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation with a proposed salary range of $113,200 - $237,800.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for growth and development.