Software Engineer - Developer 4

The Structures Company•Chantilly, VA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client. This role involves leading software development activities, including detailed design, coding, implementation, and various levels of testing (unit, integration, functional, and system). The engineer will translate system-level requirements into software requirements, models, and traceable artifacts. Responsibilities also include leading code reviews, monitoring testing and issue resolution, conducting risk analysis, collaborating with stakeholders, reviewing products and processes, and supporting software integration and deployment.

Requirements

Active Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligibility Required)
5+ years of experience in Computer Science fundamentals
5+ years of experience in Object-oriented design and software patterns
5+ years of experience with Java, C++, and/or Python on full stack software development programs
Experience leading software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities, projects, and/or teams
Ability to successfully complete a CI Polygraph post-start
Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or related technical field
Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/OpenLayers, Spring Framework, Hibernate, REST/Open API, and RDBMS/NoSQL databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB)
Experience with JMS, WebLogic, and middleware technologies
Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies, including user stories, sprints, standups, and release planning
Experience with TDD, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and tools such as Git, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, and GitLab CI
Experience writing and executing unit, integration, and system test cases
Experience supporting space-based or ground-based systems

Responsibilities

Lead software development activities, including detailed software design, coding and implementation, and unit, integration, functional, and system testing.
Translate system-level requirements into software requirements, models, and traceable artifacts.
Lead code reviews to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
Monitor testing, verification, issue resolution, and software performance throughout the development lifecycle.
Conduct risk, issue, and opportunity analysis, driving mitigation actions across software programs.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between customer requirements and software solutions.
Review products and processes for alignment with project plans, quality expectations, and industry standards.
Lead and support software integration and deployment activities.