Software Engineer Level 1

Base-2 Solutions

$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required.
  • 7 years of Software Engineer experience in similar scope and complexity.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Strong proficiency in Java and cloud technologies.
  • Experience with distributed scalable NoSQL technologies like HBase or Big Table.
  • Familiarity with MapReduce and Hadoop technologies.
  • Knowledge of serialization technologies such as JSON and BSON.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user requirements to determine software design parameters.
  • Design and code new software or enhance existing systems.
  • Debug and correct software defects.
  • Integrate software into modified or new operating environments.
  • Develop data queries for databases and data repositories.
  • Recommend improvements for software development processes and documentation.
  • Implement algorithms to enhance system performance.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
  • 401(k) plan with 8% total contribution including company match.
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off and 11 paid floating holidays.
  • Comprehensive income protection benefits including life and disability insurance.
  • Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
  • Requisition ID: 2881
  • Standard Title: Software Engineer
  • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
  • Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
  • Work Type: On-Site
  • Shift: First
  • Referral Eligibility: Eligible
  • U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes


Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer Level 1 to support the DAC (GEO + BAT Teams) effort. This position develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, large data set manipulation, real-time systems, and business management information systems. The Software Engineer will work independently or as part of a team to design, code, test, debug, and improve software solutions based on documented requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • 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, conferring with users or system engineers, analyzing systems flow and data usage, and investigating problem areas.
  • Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on a particular project.
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
  • Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
  • Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces and queries.
Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
  • Seven (7) years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Strong Java experience.
  • Experience with MapReduce.
  • Cloud experience.
  • Experience with distributed scalable Big Data Store (NoSQL) technologies such as HBase, CloudBase/Accumulo, Big Table, or similar.
  • Experience with the Map Reduce programming model and technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, Pig, or similar.
  • Experience with the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS).
  • Experience with serialization technologies such as JSON and/or BSON.
Required Education and Experience Equivalency
EducationYears of ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED11Associates Degree11Bachelors' Degree7Masters' Degree7PhD7Required Certifications
  • None specified.
Required Security Clearance
  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.


Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation
  • Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
  • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
Health
  • 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
  • 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection
  • 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
  • 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.
Retirement
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.
Leave
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 paid floating holidays.
Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

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