Software Engineer (SWE) Level 2

Aquila Technology • Fort Meade, MD

80d

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 will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing 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, resolving software problem reports, and utilizing appropriate software development and design methodologies.

Requirements

• Fourteen (14) years experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• 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

• 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 performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints
• Perform quality control on team products
• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and obtain information on project limitations and capabilities
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met

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 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree