Mid-Level Software Engineer

Worker Type Regular Job Description Job Description AV’s Specialized Exploitation & Targeting (SET) Department is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to support NASIC at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will write and maintain multiple source code repositories for data analysis tools to support the production of technical intelligence products for warfighters, senior decision-makers, and the Intelligence Community. Technologies used in this position can range from languages such as C++, Python, and TypeScript to document stores such as Elasticsearch and SQL stores such as PostgreSQL. Key Responsibilities Enhance and maintain existing code bases for multiple applications and websites on both the Windows and Linux environments. Participating in software design meetings and reviews. Working with other software developers in a team environment. Implementing unit tests and participating in functional test plan execution. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or a closely related technical field. U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. 4-8 years of experience in software design, development, coding, testing, and debugging. Solid foundation in web/service-based design, programming, and requirements. Expertise in front-end technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS3, and HTML5 and third-party libraries such as Angular or React Js. Knowledge of server-side programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, and Go. Experience with document stores, Elasticsearch or similar, and SQL stores such as PostgreSQL. Background in creation and deployment of containerized software, including build, modification, and deployment needs of Open Container Images. Background in running software on Kubernetes, familiarity with networking, storage, and workload management. Strong foundation in git version control, best practices and git hygiene. Experience in test-driven development. Desired Qualifications Experience in interface validation and testing. This includes synchronous interfaces like API's and asynchronous interfaces such as a Kafka message bus. CompTIA Security+ certification. Experience with Gitlab CI/CD. Experience working with large code bases. Experience designing Kubernetes application architecture for mid to large sized applications. Background in software architecture as a whole is also acceptable. Requirement analysis experience, to include creating formal written requirements from stakeholder descriptions. Currently active TS/SCI clearance. Competencies & Work Environment Ability to work in a team environment. Specifically, within project management frameworks one of: Agile, Scrum, and in full-cycle development. Ability to work in multiple code bases and support multiple tools simultaneously. Salary Range: $87,500-$113,500 Location: Dayton, Ohio (In Office and On Site at or near Wright-Patterson AFB) Organization: AV Specialized Exploitation & Targeting (SET) Department ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. 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