Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
At least six years of Software Development experience.
Proficient in Python and knowledgeable in other programming languages like C and C++.
Experience with mobile app development and systems architecture.
Familiar with source control management using Git.
Knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SQLite.
Expertise in mobile application decompiling and analyzing raw binary data.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and integrate software features for mobile forensic analysis.
Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams independently or with limited supervision.
Apply robust software engineering practices to solve complex technical issues.
Interface with data architects to ensure compatibility between software and data model.
Engage in continuous learning to expand advanced skillsets in mobile forensics and reverse engineering.
Utilize Agile methodologies to manage workflows and collaborate effectively with other developers.
Document development processes and maintain excellent quality code through best practices.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in technical skills.
Work within a high-performing team atmosphere.
Engagement in cutting-edge software development and forensic technologies.
Independently manage projects with limited supervision, fostering autonomy.
Focus on mobile forensics, a niche field with specialized expertise.
Full Job Description
4159 Senior Software Developer 4159 | Top Secret
Job Description:
OVERVIEW:
As part of a high-performing team, the selected candidate will be part of a software research and development team focusing on mobile device forensic analysis including mobile device reverse engineering. The successful candidate will have a broad but strong skillset with numerous programming languages and experience collaborating with other developers. The
candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and integrating software features as a member of a geographically dispersed team, either independently or with limited supervision. They will apply robust software engineering and database practices to address complex technical challenges, ensuring the delivery of reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions. The strongest of software developers will thrive and take advantage of the opportunity to learn and further develop their advanced skillsets. The candidate will also be required to interface directly with data architects and software developers to ensure that the data model is able to capture the use cases that the software systems are responsible for.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree required, with a preference in the areas of Computer Science, Electrical
Engineering, Computer Engineer, or related discipline.
Minimum of six years of experience as a Software Developer.
Proficient with Python.
Experience with C or other programming languages.
Mobile app development or systems experience.
Source control management with Git.
Relational databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SQLite.
Mobile application decompiling.
Comfortable viewing, analyzing, and understanding raw binary data.
Excellent skills with developer documentation.
Excellent skills with collaborative coding and ability to adopt shared coding practices.
Excellent skills developing quality code using best practices such as unit testing.
Experience collaborating closely in Agile development teams for the development of software tools, including the ability to manage workloads through issue tracking software.
Experience using industry standard RE tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, JEB, Hopper) to determine the function of closed-source software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
C, C++ programming language.
Rust programming language.
Knowledge of common mobile architectures and their associated instructions, including x86 and ARM.
OS Level expertise in Linux (or similar).
Experience with GNU Debugger (GDB).
Experience identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities, such as memory corruption through stack
overflows, heap overflows, integer overflows, and logical flaws.
Software release management experience.
Experience with Atlassian suite and software project management.
Computer Network Operations (CNO) experience.
CLEARANCE:
Top-Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SCI access with a CI polygraph.
Job Details
City : Newington
State : Virginia
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