Specialist, Software Engineer

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Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Code: 44328

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and cleared Specialist Software/Integration Engineer to support software integration, deployment, testing, and troubleshooting efforts within a Linux-based environment. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Python, JavaScript or Java, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines, and demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively across software and infrastructure teams. Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools is expected.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent within 90 days of being hired. This position may also require occasional travel to Patrick Space Force Base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leverage experience in cloud development with a strong preference for expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build robust cloud-based applications.

• Demonstrate familiarity with the C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environments, which is highly desired for this role.

• Ensure that the applications are scalable, secure, and cost-effective by utilizing the best practices and services provided by AWS.

• Engage in daily interactions with customers to understand their requirements and provide suitable cloud-based solutions.

• Prepare architectural designs, implementation plans, and technical roadmaps that align with organizational and mission goals.

• Produce detailed documentation to support the design, development, and deployment processes, ensuring clarity and reproducibility.

• Adapt to support various mission areas, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to achieving mission success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Security+ Certification or any DOD IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of being hired.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Prior field experience.

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.

• Experience working in a dynamic team environment.

• Experience working with full stack web development.

• Cloud development experience with a strong preference for expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS).

• Experience with the C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environments is highly desired.

• Substantive experience in designing, developing, and deploying cloud-based applications using AWS services.

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