Software Engineer

DESE Research, Inc. • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DESE Research, Inc. seeks a Software Engineer to join an exciting and growing team focused on the research and development of emerging cyber security technologies and practices that will harden and secure both existing and future systems used throughout the Department of Defense as well as the supply chains that feed them. This position is on-site in Huntsville, AL. The candidate will join a team of engineers solving challenging problems faced by the DoD in ensuring national security interests and protecting the American Warfighter. Some of the work will require independent research and analysis in addition to gaining experience by working with engineers and cybersecurity analysts within other teams.

Requirements

• Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, or Rust
• Familiarity with the Agile software development process in a production environment
• Ability to execute test-driven development with writing tests and executing them in an automated test framework such as pytest
• Familiarity with the Linux operating system and Bash scripting
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman
• Experience with configuring and working in virtual environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar technical field of study
• 3-5 years of Software Developer experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD clearance

Nice To Haves

• A desire to learn how to develop and integrate cybersecurity technologies to provide software assurance throughout the software development lifecycle through DevOps tools and technologies
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines in a DevOps platform such as Gitlab, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Familiarity with computer networking concepts, technologies, and protocols

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug using an IDE such as VS Code
• Develop and integrate cybersecurity technologies to provide software assurance throughout the software development lifecycle through DevOps tools and technologies
• Develop CI/CD pipelines in a DevOps platform such as Gitlab, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins
• Convert design concepts into quality software applications
• Work on a small team in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
• Flexible work schedules
• Two different flexible spending account options
• Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
• Performance bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
• Robust 401k profit sharing plan
• Opportunities for internal promotions
• Employee referral incentive program
• Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level