Software Engineer

V2X•Herndon, VA

16d

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Software Developer with expertise in DevOps to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and automating our customer’s in support of this customer’s mission, ensuring the smooth operation of all systems within the virtual environment (Nutanix, VMs,) to optimize performance, scalability and automation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees are preferred with a minimum of eleven (11) year’s relevant experience with the following skillsets:
Serve as part of a software development team to deliver automated solutions for standard network services support of a large IT infrastructure project.
Must have hands – on programming and scripting experience in Python with 5 to 7 years of experience with a minimum of 2 years on network automation
Must be a self-starter that can lead complex automation projects and guide junior developers
Experience operating in a CI/CD/DevOps/Agile fast paced environment
Experience in network automation tools Ansible and Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
Experience with IP Address Management tools such as NetBox
Experience in Development of automated testing scripts with integration to a CI/CD pipeline with Python PyATS or similar testing framework and Jenkins
Experience in developing data models and understanding of Yang
Exposure to Cisco IOS, IOS XR. NX –OS and Junos operating systems desired
This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

Nice To Haves

IT project management experience
Familiar with Scrum, Lean, Agile and DevOps.
Familiar with network concepts (VLAN, Interfaces, Virtual Chassis, etc)
Familiar with configuring docker/podman containers on Linux
Familiar with AWS (EC2 and RDS)
Familiar with Python to make REST API or Postgres Db calls (desired / nice to have)
Familiar with NetBox and/or Forward Networks

Responsibilities

Provides development engineering and programming support to projects and infrastructure support activities.
Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.
Analyzes user needs and develops software solutions.
Designs software or customizes software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
May analyze and design within an application area, working individually or coordinating development as part of a team.
Design and develop tools for the Linux, MS Windows, or other relevant operating system platforms
Design and develop tools that integrate with commercial applications
Develop unit and functional test plan
Provide the operations and maintenance of operational systems
Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost restraints
Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance
Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met
Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
Correct errors by making appropriate changes and then recheck the program to ensure that the desired results are produced
Conduct trial runs of program and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct
Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instruction so others can understand the program
Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs, such as tracking inventory, storing or receiving data, or controlling other equipment
Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes
Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
Write or contribute to instructions or manuals
Assign, coordinate, and review work and activities of programming personnel
Collaborate with internal teams to identify technical requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs
Provide technical support and guidance to end-users, resolving issues in a timely manner
Implement best practices for automation, backup, disaster recovery, and system redundancy
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in cloud computing and IT systems administration