Application Developer III

Black Eagle Defense

$190K — $247K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering and 12 years of development experience, or a Master's with 10 years.
  • Experience in system requirements analysis, software design, development, integration, and testing.
  • Proficiency in developing software applications using C, C++, or Java in Unix, Linux, or Windows environments.
  • Familiarity with reverse engineering and analysis of software.
  • Strong background in network protocols and database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, prototype, and integrate technical solutions for high-impact projects.
  • Collaborate with analysts, operators, and software engineers to advance mission objectives.
  • Enhance existing software toolsets to align with operational needs.
  • Conduct peer code reviews to ensure high code quality and minimize defects.
  • Produce effective toolsets that operate under strict mission constraints.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance packages.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Flexible work hours and opportunities for remote work.
  • generous paid time off and holiday policies.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SALARY RANGE $190,000 - $247,000/year

DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Application Developer III role, you will serve as a Software Engineer and CNO Reverse Engineer for emerging projects. In this position, you will design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate technical solutions to deliver high-impact, mission-centric results. Working closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and fellow software engineers, you will provide essential tactical support to advance critical mission objectives.

Required Skills

SKILLS

  • Augment and enhance existing software toolsets
  • Derive, document, and analyze operational requirements
  • Produce end-to-end toolsets designed to operate within strict mission constraints
  • Participate in peer code reviews to minimize defects and maintain code quality
  • Develop rapid prototypes to demonstrate understanding of core mission requirements


QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering and a minimum of Twelve (12) years of software/system development is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A Master's of Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of Ten (10) years of experience is also acceptable. Experience must consist of technical expertise in at least three (3) of the following areas:

  • System Requirements Analysis
  • Software System Design
  • Software System Development
  • Software System Integration
  • Software System Testing


In addition, the individual shall have at least ten (10) years of work experience in four (4) or more of the following areas:

  • Developing software applications in C, C++, or Java
  • Developing software applications for Unix, Linux, or Windows environments
  • Developing DLLs for the Windows environment
  • Development on computer telephony platforms using cards such as Dialogic
  • Object-oriented design and programming
  • Working knowledge of common protocols/standards such as TCP/IP, SNMP, H.323, X.25, 802.1I, 802.16, SIP, MEGACO, or MGCP
  • Web development with XML, PHP, MySQL, ColdFusion, or Apache
  • Script writing using Perl, Python, Bourne shell, C shell, or other proprietary scripting languages
  • Database experience with Sybase, Oracle, or Microsoft (SQL Server)
  • Reverse engineering and analysis of software
  • Kernel knowledge of Unix (Linux)
  • Bit-level data analysis


Additionally, the candidate must be able to:

  • Develop and modify software systems using C, C++, Python, and Assembly
  • Analyze network traffic with tools like Wireshark using an in-depth understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP
  • Provide technical support for fielded software systems
  • Utilize Git and Subversion for version control and source code management
  • Leverage Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence to manage workflows and project documentation


Desired Skills

NICE-TO-HAVES

  • Reverse engineer Windows or embedded platforms (RTOS)
  • Develop CNO-specific software across Windows, Linux, and embedded applications
  • Program in Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, or Rust
  • Perform vulnerability research and exploit development
  • Apply knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems

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