SummaryDefense Acquisition Support Services (DAS) is seeking an experienced
Senior Software Engineer to support the U.S. Army's Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A) Follow-On Support (FOS) program at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in
Java software development, Kubernetes, containerization, and software systems engineering, with the ability to design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain mission-critical applications.
This position requires strong technical expertise, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams to develop reliable, scalable, and secure software solutions supporting Army intelligence operations.
Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and be available to work onsite at APG.Responsibilities- Design, develop, implement, and maintain software applications, utilities, development tools, and diagnostic systems.
- Develop and support Java-based applications within enterprise and mission-critical environments.
- Deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Kubernetes and containerization technologies.
- Perform functional and empirical analysis of software systems to evaluate performance, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
- Participate in developing and executing software test strategies, test plans, and validation procedures.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve complex software engineering problems involving application performance, integration, and system functionality.
- Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and technical stakeholders to support software development and implementation activities.
- Support software integration, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement throughout the development lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, software design specifications, and testing reports.
- Apply software engineering best practices to ensure applications meet technical requirements and operational objectives.
Required Qualifications- Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline.
- Nine (9) years of relevant software engineering experience within the last fifteen (15) years.
- Hands-on experience with Java, Kubernetes, and containerization technologies is required.
- Experience designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining software applications and supporting systems.
- Knowledge of software development methodologies, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience performing functional analysis, software testing, and technical problem-solving.
- Ability to develop and execute software test strategies and evaluate system performance.
- Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams in an onsite environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Previous experience supporting DCGS-A, DCGS-FOS, or other DoD intelligence systems.
- Experience developing and maintaining Java-based enterprise applications.
- Advanced experience with Kubernetes administration, Docker, and container orchestration.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience supporting software integration and testing within classified DoD environments.
- Knowledge of secure software development practices and application lifecycle management.
DAS Benefits:We provide real benefits for our team that includes:
- Free Health Care from Aetna
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- 401K
- Employer Paid Group Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional Development Training
