Software Engineer - Level 03 - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation TechnologiesFort Meade, MD
Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer to join our team. This role requires a deep understanding of software development principles and practices, with a strong emphasis on supporting complex programs and contracts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing user requirements, designing and developing software solutions, debugging existing code, and ensuring the quality and performance of software systems. This position involves working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and efficient software. Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph are mandatory for this position.

Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph (last polygraph must be within the last five (05) years).
  • Twenty (20) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline (i.e. Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (04) years of additional relevant experience on projects with similar processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

  • CI/CD Tools: Familiarity with continuous integration frameworks such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
  • Infrastructure Tools: Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible.
  • Container Platforms: Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Cloud Experience: Proficiency with major cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

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 system 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, conferring with users or system engineers; analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigating problem areas.
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
  • Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
  • 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 the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project.
  • Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
  • Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met.
  • Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects.
  • Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams.
  • Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering.
  • Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software.
  • Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance.
  • Be "On call" to support system operations.

Benefits

  • Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
  • Comprehensive Dental insurance
  • Vision with 80% employer paid premium
  • Employer paid Life insurance 100%
  • Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
  • Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
  • Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
  • Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)
  • Professional development investment and paid time off for training
  • Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
  • Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
  • Performance Recognition Program
  • Complimentary branded apparel
  • Referral bonus of up to $10,000
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