Responsibilities

Implements, tests, and operates advanced software security techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture. Performs ongoing security testing and code review to improve software security. Troubleshoots and debugs issues that arise. Provides engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities. Contributes to all levels of the architecture and maintains technical documentation. Consults team members on secure coding practices. Develops a familiarity with new tools and best practices.

 

• Uses education and experience to design, develop, code, test, and debug software using C#, Java, Python, and/or PHP languages. Experience architecting, implementing, and deploying cloud-native solutions. Supports moving existing applications to Azure and AWS cloud.
• Works with product owner, project manager, and software engineers to interpret requirements, design solutions, and write and implement code to meet system performance goals. Writes, tests, and documents error-proof code. Supports continuous integration and continuous development pipeline.
• Complies with government directives, standards, guidelines, and criteria concerning software safety and systems safety. Confirms design mitigations are captured in the design and its documentation and verifies implementation.
• Collaborates with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies.
• Must have a passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal and external technology-focused communities, and mentoring other engineering community members.
• Must have proficiency in Container Orchestration services, including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of cloud tools and services; understand the benefits of leveraging Kubernetes orchestration.

Requirements: 

• Independently perform senior-level cloud-native applications analysis, design, development, innovative problem-solving, and integration with custom applications, packaged software applications, and other legacy systems. 
• Leverages Python, PHP, C#, JavaScript, Java, and other languages and technologies to deliver solutions. 
• Designs and implement new UI components, features, and applications. 
• Develops Web Services, Micro-services, and API architectures as needed. 
• Utilizes DevOps to manage and improve upon the build and deployment pipeline. 
• Reviews code change requests to identify potential improvements and prevent errors before approving and releasing the code. 
• Drives the design of major features within the engineering team by leading design review meetings and ensuring that new features fit into the existing architecture. 
• Works closely with product owners to prioritize the features and synchronize delivery by helping organize tasks within the team and coordinating work with other teams. 
• Be an independent driver/owner of high-impact features or initiatives. 
• Assess the legacy system, identifying the need for APIs, micro-services, and database conversions, and creating these services. 
• Proposes and implement solutions to modify or enhance system functionality. 
• Assists in the transition of system components to new platforms as needed.

*This position requires full-time, onsite attendance Monday through Friday in the Baltimore metropolitan area.  Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD.
• Clearance: Minimum Active Secret
• Requires direct hands-on experience developing, designing, and implementing software applications for a customer. 
• Must be experienced in architecting, implementing, and deploying cloud-native solutions.
• Must have a familiarity with containerized development (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Uses GitLab CI/CD for automated testing and cloud deployments via Helm.
• Directs hands-on experience with Jira/Confluence/GitLab development management tools and testing tools.
• Experience with test tools such as Bruno and Cypress.

Target Salary Range$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.