Software Engineer 2 with Security Clearance

Software Engineer 2 to work as part of a small and exciting software development team
Does taking a new idea from concept to prototype in a quick development cycle appeal to your desire to create? Are you technically gifted, forward leaning, and capable of thinking outside the box? If so, this is the opportunity you have always wished existed! Our small team is looking for a talented software engineer to do big things
If you consider yourself an innovator, you already have the right mentality to help us accomplish significant and meaningful achievements that will revolutionize the way our organization operates
As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements
You will utilize software development and software design methodologies to build and conduct simulations in the test and development environment
Also, you will be required to provide specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software modules
Strong analytical troubleshooting and performance evaluation skills are of key importance
To be an effective team member, you must be capable of working independently when necessary, with strong communication skills, the ability to follow-through, stay motivated, and collaborate with others to successfully completing all assignments
Required Skills: • Java • Spring & Spring Boot • Docker • Kubernetes • Kafka • Elasticsearch • Git & GitLab Desired Skills: • Camel • AWS • GitLab CI/CD pipelines • Helm • Visual Studio Code Additional Information: • 2 team members made up of a software and a system engineer working in conjunction with a larger team • Work performed in contractor facility in Annapolis Junction • Both low and high side access
Requirements Qualification Requirements: Fourteen (14) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree Individual Capabilities Required: • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements • Debug existing software and correct defects • Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories • Write or review software and system documentation • Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project • Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries • Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards • Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components • Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas • Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design • Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products • Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards • Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project • Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces • Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met Benefits Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph PTO: Our variable PTO plan lets you decide the amount that's best for you
Choose as few as 2 weeks or as much as 6 weeks
Holidays: 10 annually 401k: 5% Company match; fully-vested from Day 1 Quarterly Bonus: Totaling 2.5% of your base salary annually Pay for any extra hours in cash or comp time Pay for unused holidays or comp time Training Budget: Up to 5,250 annually Cell Phone/Internet Allowance: Monthly reimbursement up to 75 Gym/Health Club Membership: Monthly reimbursement up to 50 Personal Technology Allowance: Up to 500 annually Cool Logo Wear: At least 100 annually Health Insurance: Provided through CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Three plans to choose from - HSA Silver, HMO Platimun, PPO Platimum
FiveTwelve covers 80% of the premium for employees and their dependents
Dental and Vision Insurance: Provided through CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield
FiveTwelve covers 100% of the premium for employees and their dependents
Short Term and Long Term Disability: FiveTwelve pays 100% of premium Referral Bonus: Up to 10,000 for fully-cleared referrals