Software Engineer Principal (Secret Clearance Required)

GCI, Inc.

$125K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient in programming with C, C++, and Python.
  • Knowledgeable in Linux OS and shell scripting.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Windows environments.
  • Experience with Java, JavaScript, and other scripting languages.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to implement and design system-level test plans.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of complex software systems.
  • Enhance existing software platforms with new features.
  • Oversee software development activities in a team environment.
  • Coordinate operation and maintenance actions for software systems.
  • Provide mentorship and supervision to junior developers.
  • Create and update documentation and guides for software systems.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to take charge of innovative software projects.
  • Work in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies in software development.
  • Potential support for security clearance upgrades.
  • Regional travel for maintenance and updates to software systems.
Full Job Description
The Software Developer Principal will lead the design and development of complex software systems and make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in developing scalable platforms, with experience in leading software development activities, systems that process data and messaging, hardware implementation, creating documentation and guides, and organizing and managing operations and maintenance actions. The candidate must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of system technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust scalable solutions that can manage critical communication systems. The candidate is a leader and provides supervision to more junior employees.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

  • Demonstrated experience programming with C, C++, and Python.
  • Experience with Linux operating system details and shell scripting.
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows environments.
  • Experience with Java, JavaScript and/or other scripting skills.
  • Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
  • Implement and design test plans at system level.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel..).
  • Security + certification or ability to acquire.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
  • 5 to 15 years of related software engineering experience.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science.
  • Background and experience with FPGA programming.
  • Digital Signals Processing knowledge or experience.
  • Version Control Software (e.g. SVN, Git).
  • Issue Tracking Software (e.g. JIRA, Redmine, Trello).
  • Knowledge of wireless technology, digital/analog communications, or RF.
  • Experience with Test Automation and Continuous Integration.


Travel

GCI's systems are distributed regionally throughout the Continental United States (CONUS), and require quarterly updates to software systems, and occasionally hardware, as well. The successful candidate is able to travel at least four times a year to CONUS sites for two (2) to four (4) days to perform the scheduled maintenance.

*A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current Secret clearance and be willing to upgrade to a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. GCI will work with the candidate to transfer and sponsor their clearance.

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