Software Engineer I - Full Scope Poly

Aquila Technology • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

Our customer is seeking a Software Engineer I to contribute to national security programs with a federal intelligence agency. The Software Engineer responsibilities will be to develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, and manipulation of extremely large data sets. The role involves working on real-time systems and business management information systems based upon documented requirements. The engineer will work individually or as part of a team, reviewing and testing software components for adherence to design requirements and documenting test results. They will also resolve software problem reports and utilize appropriate software development and design methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Seven (7) years experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
• Four (4) years of additional Software Engineer experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
• Build applications using specified programming language per the development requirements
• Development for Windows or UNIX applications using scripting languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Java, and Python)
• Experience with DevOps technologies (e.g., Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins and Bamboo), and building automated CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• 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
• Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Care Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Professional Development Program: reimburses Up to $2k per year for classes, seminars, licensing and certifications
• Referral Bonuses: Up to $10,000 referral bonus, both you and the person you refer must be employed by for a minimum of 90 days
• Employee Assistance Program: Offers services to help the well-being of employees and their dependent family members
• Worldwide Travel Assistance for travel beyond 100 miles of employees' residence

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree