Software Engineer, Level 2

WOOD Federal Solutions

$165K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 14 years of experience as a Software Engineer in similar programs and contracts.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
  • 4 years of SWE experience can replace the need for a degree.
  • Strong coding skills in various programming languages.
  • Familiarity with modern development methodologies, including COTS/GOTS tools.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance needs.
  • Debug software issues and implement corrective measures.
  • Design and code new software features or modify existing applications.
  • Integrate software into new or modified systems or environments.
  • Develop database queries for existing or proposed data repositories.
  • Oversee software development teams ensuring project adherence to standards.
  • Design algorithms that meet strict performance and interface requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional training, certifications, and career progression.
  • Flexible schedules and work-life balance initiatives.
  • Wellness programs including employee assistance and fitness discounts.
Full Job Description
Overview

Software Engineer, Level 2

woodfederalsolutions.com

Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$165,600 to $180,600 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview: Join a team where your technical expertise directly shapes high-impact, mission-driven outcomes. As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, test, and optimize complex software systems-from real-time processing and large-scale data workflows to advanced analytics and modern enterprise applications. You'll work independently or collaboratively, transforming documented requirements into efficient, reliable, and scalable solutions. In this role, you'll conduct rigorous code reviews, resolve software issues, contribute to intelligent hardware/software trade-offs, and champion modern development methodologies, including reuse strategies and the smart integration of COTS/GOTS tools. Step into a role where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your engineering craft can reach its full potential-build software that not only performs, but endures.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
  • Debug existing software and correct defects.
  • Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
  • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
  • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
  • Write or review software and system documentation.
  • Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
  • Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.
  • Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
  • Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
  • 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.
  • 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 mathematic models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
  • Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products.
  • Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
  • 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.
  • 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.


Qualifications

Required Education & Years of Experience:
  • Fourteen (14) 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 SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.


Fringe Benefits:
  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
  • Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

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