Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 3

Kaizen Approach•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Kaizen Approach is currently seeking a Software Engineer (SWE) to develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, algorithm development, large data manipulation, real-time systems, and business management information systems. In this role, you will work individually or as part of a team to review and test software components for adherence to design requirements, documenting test results. You will resolve software problem reports, applying software development and design methodologies suitable for the specific development environment. The position involves providing specific input on system design, such as hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and leveraging Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products in place of new development. Additionally, you will conduct requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components, ensuring the successful integration and functionality of the software in line with documented requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in MapReduce models and tools like Hadoop, Hive, and Pig.
Ensure integration with Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) environments and distributed Big Data stores (e.g., HBase, CloudBase/Accumulo, Big Table).
Utilize serialization formats such as JSON and/or BSON.
At least five (5) years of demonstrated cloud experience at 10% FTE.
Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; however, four (4) additional years of SWE experience on similar projects may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems.
Work individually or as part of a team to review and test software components for adherence to design requirements.
Document test results.
Resolve software problem reports.
Apply software development and design methodologies suitable for the specific development environment.
Provide specific input on system design, such as hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and leveraging Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products in place of new development.
Conduct requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Ensure the successful integration and functionality of the software in line with documented requirements.
Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications.
Work collaboratively with system and hardware engineers to understand project limitations and performance requirements.
Design and code new software or modify existing software to add features, implement complex algorithms, and ensure adherence to timing, resource, or interface constraints.
Debug and modify existing software to correct defects, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
Develop simple data queries and complex database or data repository interfaces for existing and proposed databases.
Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development processes.
Implement quality control.
Oversee the delegation of programming and testing responsibilities within software development teams.
Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams.
Select and guide the software development process.
Monitor team performance to ensure work meets process standards and operational specifications.
Write or review software and system documentation.
Develop software solutions through scientific analysis.
Recommend new technologies and processes for complex projects.