Software Engineer

About Metron

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

Metron is seeking talented, cleared programmers with strong computer science and engineering backgrounds for complex and challenging projects. As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing 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. The ideal candidate has experience writing well-designed, maintainable, and extensible code, and will support the team as a technical resource. Other responsibilities include: reviewing and testing software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results; resolving software problem reports; utilizing software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment; and providing 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. 

Required Qualifications  

• Active TS/SCI with CI-polygraph clearance


• High School Diploma or equivalent 


• At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Developer


• Experience with some or all of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular and/or React Framework, Spring Boot, Node JS, Postgres, ActiveMQ, Redis


• Knowledge of: Container (Docker) Build and Infrastructures, Kubernetes, Software Configuration Management tools such as GitLab, CI/CD processes, GitLab procedures/documentation and proper coding etiquette


• Experience programming in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python or C++


• Object-oriented programming proficiency


• Familiarity with full-stack web application development in any frameworks/languages


• Ability to communicate design concepts and performance metrics clearly 


• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED;  Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Qualifications  

• Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope polygraph


• Experience writing algorithmic code, including complexity analysis, performance optimization, and multithreading


• Experience designing and implementing user interfaces 

Position Location: Laurel, MD

*The selected individual(s) will be required to work on-site. 

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance  


• Accompanying FSA and HSA options  


• Additional Voluntary Benefits  


• Paid Time Off  


• 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays  


• Paid Parental Leave  


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Professional Development Reimbursement  


• Annual Salary Reviews  


• Profit Sharing  


• 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options  


• Gym and Fitness Reimbursement  


• Employee Assistance Program  


• Employee Referral Program  

Metron is an Equal  Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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