Software Systems Engineer-Lead

ESM•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM), a rapidly growing government contractor providing strategic IT services to Defense and Federal customers, is hiring a Software Systems Engineer to support an enterprise-level program in a federal environment. The role develops and maintains complex software applications, supports operating systems and complex systems, participates in all phases of software systems programming, and evaluates software products. The position requires a Top Secret clearance, relevant DLA systems and logistics experience, Unix systems experience, and a DOD 8570 IAT Level I baseline certification.

Requirements

  • Five years of relevant experience.
  • Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
  • Relevant DLA experience with DLA systems, logistics transaction types, and DLA systems customer interfaces.
  • Unix systems experience.
  • DOD 8570 baseline certification at IAT Level I.
  • Minimum Top Secret clearance.
  • Knowledge of software development principles and practices, including requirements analysis, system design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
  • Skill in developing, modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex software applications using programming tools, utilities, and manufacturer-provided engineering releases.
  • Ability to perform operating system maintenance and manage complex file systems, telecommunications networks, and computer accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of advanced mathematical and scientific software applications and their use in supporting technical and operational requirements.
  • Ability to support all phases of software systems programming, including analyzing requirements, implementing solutions, testing functionality, and maintaining system performance.
  • Skill in evaluating software products for functionality, reliability, compatibility, and suitability for operational needs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customers.
  • Ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations.
  • Ability to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, communicate verbally in person and by telephone, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Physical demands include extensive walking, including stairs, throughout offices and between buildings; may require using public transportation, a personal vehicle, or a Government vehicle to travel to local or remote office locations.

Nice To Haves

  • Positive, self-motivated, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

  • Define requirements, design, code, test, debug, and document complex software applications.
  • Use manufacturer-provided engineering releases and utilities to modify and maintain existing applications.
  • Perform operating system maintenance and support complex systems, including file management routines, large telecommunications networks, computer accounting systems, and advanced mathematical and scientific software.
  • Assist with all phases of software systems programming.
  • Evaluate new and existing software products.
  • Analyze requirements, implement solutions, test functionality, and maintain system performance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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