Software Engineer 4 - Herndon, VA

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Position Summary

The Software Engineer will provide software development services such as programming for projects and infrastructure support.

The SE will design and develop enterprise software in Client and Web environments. The SE will develop, create, and modify general computer software or specialized utility programs;

analyze user needs and develop software solutions; design software or customize software for use with the intention of optimizing operational efficiency.

The SE will work individually or as part of a team to analyze and design databases, managing websites to include designing, development, deploying, maintaining, testing, and performing quality assurance of web sites and software.

The SE may reengineer systems as needed and develop and write programs to store, locate, and retrieve documents, data, and information.

The SE will develop code, test, and debug new software or enhancements to existing software.

Required Experience

• Active US Security Clearance of TS / SCI with Polygraph required
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline and 7-9 years progressive experience

Demonstrated 7 years of hands-on experience total in all of the below :

• Understanding in developing, testing, implementing and maintaining complex applications and relational databases while consulting with client to develop formal user requirements
• System engineering life-cycle process for software development, web applications, and implementation
• Tracking and resolving programming bugs
• Explaining protocols, technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences; and
• Demonstrated Extensive Experience in all of the following :
• Translating user requirements into end-to-end design for applications / databases that may involve multiple interfaces to other applications or supporting database systems
• Understanding of Internet / Web related protocols and technologies, including : Apache, Tomcat, Web Services, DNS, registrars, SSL, web hosting providers
• Mitigating vulnerabilities and address findings on vulnerability reports (); and
• Ability to program proficiently in two or more of the applications or database programming languages relevant to the project (, Java & Python); and
• Ability to plan, set goals and determine strategies for accomplishing results; monitors. and evaluates progress toward goals; and
• Ability to write clear, concise and effective requirements documents, correspondence, procedures and reports in accordance with policies; and
• Experience designing applications that are compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

Desired abilities :

• Be able to guide other developers on the project
• Provide training material for less experienced team members
• Provide input of test cases and scenarios and later validate executed test results
• Validate the requirements and deliverables of products / services that the team will produce
• Understanding of configuration management systems (, Ansible) and concepts behind mass configuration
• Collaborate with other IT disciplines (, Platform, Middleware, and Application) to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
• Understanding of NoSQL and Caching Layers )

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled

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