Software Systems Engineer-Lead

ESM•Arlington, VA
•$103,000 - $123,000

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 through requirements definition, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation. It uses manufacturer-provided engineering releases and utilities to modify and maintain existing applications; performs operating system maintenance; and supports complex systems, including file management routines, large telecommunications networks, computer accounting systems, and advanced mathematical and scientific software. The position assists with all phases of software systems programming and evaluates new and existing software products. The position requires five years of relevant experience, a relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority, relevant DLA experience with DLA systems, logistics transaction types, and customer interfaces, Unix systems experience, and a DOD 8570 baseline certification at IAT Level I. A Top Secret clearance is required. Physical requirements include standing, walking, sitting, verbal communication in person and by telephone, using hands to handle objects or controls, reaching, and regularly stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and lifting up to 25 pounds. The role also involves extensive walking, including stairs, throughout offices and between buildings. Travel to local or remote office locations may require public transportation or driving a personal or Government vehicle. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • Five years of relevant experience.
  • Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
  • Relevant DLA experience involving DLA systems, logistics transaction types, and DLA systems customer interfaces.
  • Unix systems experience.
  • DOD 8570 baseline certification at IAT Level I.
  • 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.
  • Top Secret clearance.
  • Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including regularly lifting up to 25 pounds and extensive walking.

Nice To Haves

  • Positive, self-motivated, and proactive approach; ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customers.
  • Ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Define requirements and 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.
  • 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.
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