Software Engineer

Overview We solve difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand‑picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case. Position Details Software Engineer – Fort Meade, MD (location subject to change based on central MD client needs). Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph Responsibilities The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances 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. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes 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 trade‑offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off‑the‑shelf (COTS)/Government Off‑the‑shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. Level 1 Software Engineer Responsibilities 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 Individual Capabilities/Experience Required Seven (7) 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. Five years experience with the following: Experience developing using the following or comparable software technologies: Java SE, Python, Git, Shell/bash, Nexus, Maven, JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3, JUnit, and IDEs. Software architecture development, requirements analysis, code generation, process execution and evaluation, selection and evaluation Software Engineering. Experience with containers and container orchestration (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift and GitLab CI) is highly desired, including experience with the following: microservices and microservice orchestration; understanding of CI/CD pipelines; integration of automated testing tools like SonarQube; implementing automated deployments/failure rollbacks; deployment to Kubernetes Agile. Experience supporting programs using an agile development methodology, delivering a new capability in every Sprint Software Engineering. Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Tool Suite, Grit, Jenkins, Hibernate, MySQL, Web Services, and Google Web Toolkit or Vaadin, also a plus. Maintain and improve existing build and deployment processes using CI/CD tools; experience with the integration of automated testing tools like SonarQube; implementing automated deployments/failure rollbacks; deployment to Kubernetes Agile. Experience supporting programs using an agile development methodology; experience working with container images and platforms (Kubernetes/Docker/OpenShift); experience maintaining an operational environment and use of monitoring tools and dashboard interfaces (e.g. Kibana, Grafana, Nagios); experience administering development and staging environments; understanding of Python, Bash, and Shell scripting. Benefits Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums. 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't! Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO. Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training. Employee referral bonuses for successful hires. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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