20 years of experience as a Software Engineer in similar programs and contracts
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
Proficiency in analyzing user requirements for software design
Experience in debugging and modifying existing software
Ability to develop algorithms to meet system performance standards
Experience in leading software development teams
Familiarity with complex database interfaces and queries
Responsibilities
Develop and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements
Design and code new software or modify existing software for new features
Debug existing software and correct defects
Integrate software into new or modified systems
Develop data queries for databases or data repositories
Oversee software development teams to ensure project compliance
Implement recommendations for improving software development processes
Benefits
Generous paid time off and eleven paid holidays annually
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
10% contribution to a SEP-IRA retirement account, fully owned by the employee
Educational assistance up to $5,250 annually for approved activities
Training assistance up to $3,000 annually for approved activities
Full Job Description
Requires TS/SCI with Poly Clearance
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides 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 components.
Twenty (20) 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.
Qualifications
Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
Debug existing software and correct defects
Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
Write or review software and system documentation
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
Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
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 database or data repository interfaces/queries
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
Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints;
Perform quality control on team products
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
Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams
Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering
Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects
Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software
Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance
Desired skills
Java, including updating existing code
Building Docker containers
Writing Helm charts
Kubernetes
Terraform
Supporting teammates as a developer when needed
Other details
May need to provide call-in support to back up the team on a rotating basis
No telework
Benefits:
Generous and competitive paid time off, scaled based on time in service, plus eleven paid annual holidays.
CyberTrend pays 100% of the cost for the following benefits for its full-time employees: including medical (base plan), dental, vision, disability, life, EAP, and more.
CyberTrend contributes 10% of your monthly gross salary to a SEP-IRA account. This retirement plan is non-contributory for the employee, has no vesting period, and is 100% owned and managed by the employee.
Educational assistance up to $5,250 annually for work-related activities upon prior approval
Training assistance up to $3,000 annually for work-related activities upon prior approval
