Software Engineer 1 - (Java, AWS, HCI)

Akina • Annapolis Junction, MD

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances 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. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides 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. Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements. Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features. Debug existing software and correct defects. Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments. Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories. Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards. Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards. Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components. Write or review software and system documentation. Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas. Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project. Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance. Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design. Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.

Requirements

• TS/SCI Clearance
• Polygraph required
• Strong Java skills
• Seven (7) years’ experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• AWS experience is a huge plus, especially if it is involved with HCI migration.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems.
• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to design requirements.
• Documents test results.
• Resolves software problem reports.
• Utilizes appropriate software development and design methodologies.
• Provides input to software components of system design.
• Analyzes user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Designs and codes new software or modifies existing software.
• Debugs existing software and corrects defects.
• Integrates existing software into new or modified systems.
• Develops simple data queries for databases or data repositories.
• Provides recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Develops or implements algorithms.
• Assists with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Writes or reviews software and system documentation.
• Develops software solutions by analyzing system performance standards.
• Confers with users or system engineers.
• Analyzes systems flow, data usage, and work processes.
• Investigates problem areas.
• Serves as team lead at the appropriate level.
• Modifies existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
• Designs, develops, and modifies software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models.
• Designs or implements complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.

Benefits

• 24 days PTO accrued annually
• 11 federal holidays
• 401k is 100% vested on your start date
• Company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary to 401k
• Company covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees
• Company covers 50% of healthcare costs toward dependents
• Educational assistance towards college classes
• Company will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees