Software Engineer Principal (Secret Clearance Required)
About The Position
GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry. At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Software Developer, a typical day will include the following duties: The Software Developer Principal will lead the design and development of complex software systems and make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in developing scalable platforms, with experience in leading software development activities, systems that process data and messaging, hardware implementation, creating documentation and guides, and organizing and managing operations and maintenance actions. The candidate must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of system technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust scalable solutions that can manage critical communication systems. The candidate is a leader and provides supervision to more junior employees.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience programming with C, C++, and Python.
- Experience with Linux operating system details and shell scripting.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows environments.
- Experience with Java, JavaScript and/or other scripting skills.
- Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
- Implement and design test plans at system level.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel..).
- Security + certification or ability to acquire.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
- 5 to 15 years of related software engineering experience.
- US Citizen.
- Requires an active/current Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science.
- Background and experience with FPGA programming.
- Digital Signals Processing knowledge or experience.
- Version Control Software (e.g. SVN, Git).
- Issue Tracking Software (e.g. JIRA, Redmine, Trello).
- Knowledge of wireless technology, digital/analog communications, or RF.
- Experience with Test Automation and Continuous Integration.
- Willing to upgrade to a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of complex software systems.
- Make significant enhancements to existing software.
- Lead software development activities.
- Develop systems that process data and messaging.
- Oversee hardware implementation.
- Create documentation and guides.
- Organize and manage operations and maintenance actions.
- Provide supervision to more junior employees.
Benefits
- GCI will work with the candidate to transfer and sponsor their clearance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
