Mid-level Software Engineer
About The Position
SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to create solutions and tools for automated testing and data mining in support of the Softkill Coordination Subsystem (SKCS) program. As part of a Scrum team, you will be performing software design, implementation, and test, documentation, and defect analysis, as well as CI/CD pipeline development. This is a journeyman level position requiring a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. Must be willing to work on-site at Dahlgren Naval Base 5 days/week. A Secret Clearance will be required for this position. Candidates must be a US Citizen and hold a DoD Clearance or be Clearance eligible for consideration.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience
- Must be willing to work on-site at Dahlgren Naval Base 5 days/week
- A Secret Clearance will be required for this position
- Candidates must be a US Citizen and hold a DoD Clearance or be Clearance eligible for consideration
- Proficiency in Python and experience with automated testing frameworks
- Experience with C++ and object oriented design principles.
- Experience with manipulating output text and binary data for automated and manual analysis
- Git and GitLab
- Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
- A collaborative spirit and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A passion for quality and an eye for detail in all aspects of development
Nice To Haves
- Experience with automated testing frameworks
- Redhat Linux
- Docker containers
- Jenkins
- Rust
Responsibilities
- Design, code, and implement scripts and applications for creating simulated data and message injection using Python/C++
- Understand existing tactical software implemented in C++
- Enable automated analysis of manual regression tests using collected data (in the form of raw binary data or human readable logs)
- Engage in our DevSecOps pipeline to encorporate previous manual tests as repeatable automated tests
- Consolidate repeatable tests within a testing framework for configuration management, extensibility, repeatability, maintainability of tests as well as to aid in report generation
- Use Git for local development and GitLab for configuration management, including handling merge requests and maintaining code repositories
- Participate in our agile development process, using JIRA for ticket management and Confluence for documentation
- Programming Languages and Frameworks: Proficiency in Python and experience with automated testing frameworks
- Experience with C++ and object oriented design principles.
- Data Reduction Techniques: Experience with manipulating output text and binary data for automated and manual analysis
- Version Control and CI/CD: Git and GitLab
- Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices.
- Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
- Teamwork: A collaborative spirit and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Attention to Detail: A passion for quality and an eye for detail in all aspects of development
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive 401(k) programs
- Retirement and Financial Counselors
- Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
- Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
- Supplemental Benefit Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
