Software Systems Engineer-Lead
ESM
Job Description
Job Description
Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic IT services that meet mission needs for Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring a Software System Engineer to support an enterprise-level program within a federal environment.
Job Description and Responsibilities
Develops and maintains complex software applications by defining requirements, designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting programs. Uses manufacturer-provided engineering releases and utilities to modify and maintain existing applications. Performs operating system maintenance and supports complex systems, including file management routines, large telecommunications networks, computer accounting systems, and advanced mathematical and scientific software. Assists with all phases of software systems programming and evaluates new and existing software products.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
- Knowledge of software development principles and practices, including requirements analysis, system design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
- Skill in developing, modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex software applications using programming tools, utilities, and manufacturer-provided engineering releases.
- Ability to perform operating system maintenance and manage complex file systems, telecommunications networks, and computer accounting systems.
- Knowledge of advanced mathematical and scientific software applications and their use in supporting technical and operational requirements.
- Ability to support all phases of software systems programming, including analyzing requirements, implementing solutions, testing functionality, and maintaining system performance.
- Skill in evaluating new and existing software products to assess functionality, reliability, compatibility, and suitability for operational needs.
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Desired KSA
- Be a positive, self-motivated, and proactive person with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations
- Candidate must communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customers
- Must have the ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision
Minimum Training, Education, and Certifications
- Five (5) years' relevant experience and relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
- Relevant DLA experience on DLA systems and logistics transaction types and DLA systems customer interfaces.
- Unix systems experience
- DOD 8570 baseline certification - IAT Level I
Minimum Clearance
- Top Secret
Physical Requirements
- Required to stand, walk and sit; communicate verbally both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking (including stairs) throughout offices and between buildings. May require use of public transportation, personal or Government vehicle to drive to local and/or remote office locations.
Additional Requirements
- Other duties as assigned
ESM provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.
$127.5k - $236.5k
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