Software Engineer SL2 - Dept 19 - 34

Only candidates with current TS / SCI clearance will be considered

We are unable to sponsor a clearance at this time

A POLYGRAPH is required for this position

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements
• Works individually or as part of a team
• Review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results
• Resolve software problem reports
• Utilize software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment
• Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware / software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) / (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components

REQUIRED SKILLS :

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces / queries
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes;

and investigate problem areas

• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints;

Perform quality control on team products

• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

You must have TS / SCI Clearance for this position

A POLYGRAPH is required for this position

BENEFITS :

• Competitive salary
• Employer-paid health care 100% (CareFirst Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan 6% match Immediately vested
• 25 days personal time off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Up to 3 Employer Paid Code Red Days (due to weather, shutdown, etc.)
• $5,000 per year for Training / Personal Development
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Life Insurance / AD&D

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.