Software Engineer

AeroVironment • Annapolis Junction, MD

6d

About The Position

The primary role of the Software Engineer will be to support Report Authoring and Dissemination (RAD). The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives on the challenge of researching, designing, and implementing robust technical solutions. This role involves close collaboration with a cross-functional team of system and software engineers to design, develop, and deploy crucial functional enhancements to the RAD system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 8+ years’ in software development
• Hands-on experience with Apache NiFi for building and managing data flows.
• Experience with Elasticsearch for powerful searching and data analytics.
• Proficiency with Docker for developing, shipping, and running applications in a consistent environment.
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing services and architecture, as well as experience with cloud-native application development.
• Practical experience with Agile software development methodologies and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Understanding of Government agency reporting and dissemination policies, or experience with Agency-specific data warehouses and processing platforms. This contextual knowledge is highly valuable for this project.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph
• ITAR U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Software Design and Development: Independently design, develop, and document high-quality, scalable Java (Spring Boot) software solutions. This includes writing clean, maintainable code and participating in code reviews to ensure quality standards.
• System Enhancement: Work on both back-end and potentially front-end systems to implement new features and improve existing functionalities of the RAD platform.
• Collaboration: Partner with system architects and other engineers to ensure a cohesive and effective development process.
• Problem-Solving: Research and troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing innovative solutions to overcome development challenges.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for developed features and processes.

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees