Senior Software Engineer

NextGen Federal Systems

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or closely related field
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required
  • Strong software engineering background
  • Proficiency in modern cloud-computing tools (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Experience with Agile practices (Scrum, Jira)
  • Familiarity with contemporary programming languages and frameworks (Python, Java, Angular, etc.)
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the entire software development lifecycle from design to deployment
  • Develop software in various programming languages and environments
  • Collaborate within a dynamic development team
  • Implement Agile methodologies in project workflows
  • Construct micro-services and utilize container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Engage in Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices
  • Contribute to algorithm development and database design

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful Department of War and Intelligence Community programs
  • Engagement in modern software development practices
  • Skills development in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and frameworks
  • Participation in various stages of software development projects
Full Job Description
NextGen Federal Systems (NextGen) is currently seeking to fill multiple Senior Software Engineer positions with staff who have experience supporting Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs. Selected candidates will participate in the entire software development lifecycle including participation in the design, development, deployment and implementation of software products throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle. The candidates will be part of the development team operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. The selected candidates will be required to develop software in a variety of software development languages and environments.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or closely related
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required

Qualified candidates must have strong software engineering backgrounds with the following skills and expertise that are highly desired:
  • Object-Oriented (OO) Programming skills with modern development languages
  • Agile software development practices and tools (e.g., Scrum, Jira)
  • Modern cloud-computing software and tools including distributed computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Micro-services, container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Modern data architectures and tools: Python, MATLAB, IDL, Java, JavaScript / Typescript, NodeJS, C++
  • Frameworks: Angular, Spring Boot, Vue, QT, React
  • Database modeling: OpenSearch Dashboards
  • Algorithm development, database design, UI/UX
  • Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
  • Test-Driven Development Methodologies (JUnit)
  • Web and SOA technologies, visualization technologies, image processing, database and/or geospatial (GIS) technologies
  • Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle including agile development processes, tools, and methodologies
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skill


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