Software Developer VI

General Atomics • Poway, CA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a frontline supervisor and exercises judgment in planning, organizing, and overseeing the day-to-day activities required to design, develop and/or modify end-user, system level, and data management software applications to achieve established project and program objectives. This position will supervise a team of Engineers/Developers in the design and development of software from the requirements phase through integration and test, with a primary focus on daily operational execution, task coordination, and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Demonstrated fluency in developing software using Python and Python-based big data analysis libraries in Linux based environments.
• Must have a strong understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and proven ability to follow and apply use of programming and analysis concepts.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Excellent communication, computer and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a limited internal audience.
• The ability to work both independently and as a frontline team leader is essential.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience providing technical leadership, serving as a team lead, or supervising software developers is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Determine and clarify user requirements and specifications within assigned projects and plan for software development activities within the broader organizational scope.
• Software development includes end-user, system level, and data management applications.
• Translate higher-level software plans into detailed work assignments for the team and assist in formulating plans for the implementation of software solutions.
• Oversee and participate in the implementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation to meet defined schedules and quality requirements.
• Coordinate deployment of applications across the enterprise including cross-platform compliance and ensuring availability of necessary resources in collaboration with other groups.
• Supervise code maintenance activities including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment and user needs.
• Provide input to plans for future applications based on new developments in computer technology and feedback from users and stakeholders.
• Communicate routinely with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community to report status, issues, and risks.
• Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to assigned staff, including task assignment, workload balancing, and monitoring progress against schedules.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and evaluating team members and provide input on hiring and performance management.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior