Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 4 - Team Lead

CTRL + LLC•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•$134 - $150•Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Engineer shall be part of a team responsible for designing, developing and maintaining a comprehensive distributed Metrics and Monitoring solution for HPC systems to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of HPC infrastructure. In this position, the Software Engineer must be proficient with Splunk. As a Software Engineer at CTRL+, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance web applications and services. You'll collaborate closely with analysts, engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver scalable, user-centered solutions.

Requirements

Experience using the Linux CLI and the Linux suite of tools
Experience developing Shell/Perl scripts to automate manual processes
Recent software development experience using Python
Experience with Splunk SPL, dashboard creation, and report development
Experience with Splunk data onboarding, field extractions, data models, and performance tuning
Experience with Splunk alerting, incident management workflows, and event correlation
Familiar interfacing with Log Management tools including Syslog-ng and rsyslog
Familiar Message Brokers such as Kafka
Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools including Ansible
Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
Experience with Git Source Control System
Fourteen (14) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Proven experience designing and building large-scale graph visualization interfaces for the web
Strong UI development skills with ReactJS
Solid experience with Node.js and Express.js for server-side development
Demonstrated ability to design and consume RESTful APIs
Proficiency with GitLab for version control, CI/CD, and project management
Working knowledge of Section 508 / WCAG accessibility standards and implementation
Familiarity with containers (Docker) and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes (CK8S and Helm)
Ability to work independently on a small team, manage timelines, and solve problems proactively with minimal supervision
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
20 YOE REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Scrum Lead experience and/or certification
Familiarity with the following Node.js and ReactJS packages: Babel, nwsapi, Winston, Graphology, AG Grid, and Sigma

Responsibilities

Design and implement high-performance, web-based graph visualization interfaces capable of rendering and interacting with large-scale datasets (thousands of nodes and edges) while maintaining responsiveness and usability
Build clean, reusable, and scalable frontend code using ReactJS, informed by user research, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and user stories
Develop and maintain scalable server-side applications and microservices using Node.js and Express.js
Design, implement, and consume well-structured, secure, and documented RESTful APIs
Write and maintain automated JavaScript tests using ESLint and Jest
Manage version control, CI/CD pipelines, and project workflows using GitLab
Debug existing software, correct defects, and integrate solutions into new or modified systems
Develop and implement algorithms that meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
Analyze systems flow, data usage, and work processes to investigate and resolve problem areas
Write and review software and system documentation; recommend improvements to development process standards
Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components and perform quality control on team deliverables
Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
Operate effectively within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership and mission stakeholders
Deliver compelling product demonstrations and author accurate, concise project updates