Software Developer SME

Leidos•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Leidos is seeking Software Developer-SME for a 200+ FTE program. The candidate will provide development engineering and programming support to projects and infrastructure support activities to include: Provide database architectural and design capabilities Develop unit and functional test plan Provide the operations and maintenance of operational systems Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost restraints Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequence of design Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces Correct errors by making appropriate changes and then recheck the program to ensure that the desired results are produced Conduct trial runs of program and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instruction so others can understand the program Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs, such as tracking inventory, storing or receiving data, or controlling other equipment Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements Written, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic Write or contribute to instructions or manuals to guide end users Investigate whether networks, workstations, the central processing unit of the system, or peripheral equipment are responding to a program’s instructions Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operational, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language Consult with and assist computer operators or system analysts to define and resolve problems in running computer programs Assign, coordinate, and review work and activities of programming personnel Designs, Develops, and Maintains applications within the cloud environment. This can be for new applications development or the transition of legacy applications to the cloud environment.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Requires a Master's degree and 15+ years of experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.
Demonstrated experience in multiple programming languages (Java, JavaScript, Python, and/or XML)
Experience managing and developing web software
Demonstrated experience with cloud services
Experience in Windows and/or Unix
Experience using code repositories such as Git
Demonstrated experience documenting such artifacts as code and methodologies
Familiarity with writing unit and integration tests

Nice To Haves

Experience with Spring and Java
Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL
Experience working in an AGILE development environment
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable/parallelized architectures
Possess a passion for learning new technologies and staying up-to-date with industry trends
Understanding of Intelligence Community customers and their priorities

Responsibilities

Provide database architectural and design capabilities
Develop unit and functional test plan
Provide the operations and maintenance of operational systems
Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost restraints
Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance
Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met
Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequence of design
Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
Correct errors by making appropriate changes and then recheck the program to ensure that the desired results are produced
Conduct trial runs of program and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct
Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instruction so others can understand the program
Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs, such as tracking inventory, storing or receiving data, or controlling other equipment
Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes
Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
Written, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic
Write or contribute to instructions or manuals to guide end users
Investigate whether networks, workstations, the central processing unit of the system, or peripheral equipment are responding to a program’s instructions
Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operational, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language
Consult with and assist computer operators or system analysts to define and resolve problems in running computer programs
Assign, coordinate, and review work and activities of programming personnel
Designs, Develops, and Maintains applications within the cloud environment. This can be for new applications development or the transition of legacy applications to the cloud environment.