Next Step Systems

Software Engineer, TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Next Step Systems$80K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with 3 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's with 5 years, or 7 years of experience regardless of degree.
  • Experience with Unix command line and scripting in Bash/Python.
  • Software development expertise in Java/Groovy within a Unix environment.
  • Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite including Jira and Confluence.
  • Proven record using Agile methodologies in a team setting.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user needs to define software performance and design requirements.
  • Develop efficient data queries for databases and data repositories.
  • Utilize languages such as C, C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, and JavaScript for software development.
  • Engage in agile software development practices to enhance both speed and quality.
  • Implement algorithms to enhance system performance and functionality.
  • Design and execute comprehensive test procedures for software components.
  • Leverage orchestration frameworks like Spring and Kafka in software solutions.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance coverage.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Paid time off (PTO) benefits.
  • Flexible telework arrangement available up to 16 hours per week.
Full Job Description
Software Engineer, TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

The Software Engineer, TS/SCI designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements. Review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Possible telework available up to 16 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
- Software development using languages such as C, C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, etc.
- Has experience with agile development processes.
- Has experience with source code control systems, such as Git.
- Use of orchestration frameworks such as Spring and Kafka.
- Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
- Develop and execute test procedures for software components.
- Java development using the Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment).
- Development of Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications.
- Experience using collaboration and software development tools (i.e. Atlassian).
- Software development using continuous integration practices.
- Experience with container technologies (i.e. Docker).
- Unix shell scripting.
- Development of event driven or data driven analytics.

Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

- or

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

- or

- 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Required Skills:

- Experience using the Unix command line.
- Experience writing scripts using Bash/Python.
- Software development experience using Java/Groovy in a Unix environment.
- Familiar with the Atlassian Suite of Tools.
- Experience using the Atlassian plugin software developer kit (SDK), to create and extend Atlassian applications such as - Jira, Service Desk, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo.

Desired Skills:

- Experience working in a team environment that used Agile principles and methodologies.
- Familiar with sustaining mission applications deployed in a Unix environment.
- Experience with interacting/training external customers.

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About Next Step Systems

Next Step Systems is an IT recruitment firm that specializes in placing professionals in the technology industry. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Next Step Systems' clients include startups, mid-sized companies, and Fortune 500 corporations. The company's services include contingency search, retained search, and contract staffing. Next Step Systems has a team of experienced recruiters who have a deep understanding of the technology industry and its trends.
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50 employees
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Founded
1995

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