Application Engineer

CACI International•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

The Application Engineer will be responsible for designing software tools and subsystems to facilitate software reuse and domain analysis, as well as overseeing their implementation. They will manage software development and support processes using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, recognized design methodologies, and Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Additionally, they will estimate software development costs and schedules, review existing programs to identify areas for refinement, reduce operating time, and enhance current techniques. The role also involves formulating and defining specifications for new software applications, as well as modifying and maintaining existing applications using engineering releases and utilities provided by the manufacturer. Application Engineer will be an integral part of the team. Responsible for developing new applications and toolsets to help the customer to automate some of their internal tracking tools and information gathering processes and modernize the current environment to enable quicker delivery of mission information, enhance operations, and improve situational awareness. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
AWS
Ansible
Kubernetes Cluster Management
Micro-service-oriented architecture
Strong experience with Kubernetes (specifically cluster development, management, and monitoring)
Authoring experience with Helm (creating & deploying)
Docker & associated technologies (e.g., docker compose).
12 years minimum experience and a High school Diploma/GED
10 years minimum experience and an Associate’s degree
8 years minimum experience and a Bachelor’s degree
6 years minimum experience and a Master’s degree
4 years minimum experience and a Doctorate’s degree
All experience and education will be in a technical field directly related to the labor category being proposed and all diplomas, GED certificates, and degrees will be from accredited institutions.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Cloud technologies
SQL
Golang
Knowledge of database relationships across various customer data sources
Kabana
Containerization best practices
Knowledge of modern Angular development
Experience with SSPs and security planning
Self-starter with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Designing software tools and subsystems to facilitate software reuse and domain analysis
Overseeing implementation of software tools and subsystems
Managing software development and support processes using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, recognized design methodologies, and Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools
Estimating software development costs and schedules
Reviewing existing programs to identify areas for refinement, reduce operating time, and enhance current techniques
Formulating and defining specifications for new software applications
Modifying and maintaining existing applications using engineering releases and utilities provided by the manufacturer
Developing new applications and toolsets to help the customer to automate some of their internal tracking tools and information gathering processes
Modernizing the current environment to enable quicker delivery of mission information, enhance operations, and improve situational awareness