Software Engineer

Peterson Technologies•Columbia, MD

23d•$165,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems based on documented requirements. These systems may include processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems. The engineer may work individually or as part of a team, reviews and tests software components for adherence to design requirements, documents test results, and resolves software problem reports. The role uses software development and design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. It also provides input to system design regarding hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) or Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) solutions instead of new development, and analysis and synthesis of requirements from the system level to individual software components. Applicants selected will undergo a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or four additional years of software engineering experience.
At least 7 years of experience as a software engineer; at least 12 years if the applicant does not have a Bachelor’s degree.
Required skills: Java, AWS, and back-end development.
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required; applicants are subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

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.
Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results.
Resolve software problem reports.
Provide input to system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, COTS/GOTS use, and requirements analysis and synthesis.
Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.