Software Application Engineer

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking a Database Administrator to join our Client's team.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Applications Engineer to join our team and provide critical support for a suite of essential applications. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of technologies, including Java, Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL databases, and cloud platforms, in a dynamic and challenging environment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing these applications to ensure their continued reliability and performance.

Description of Duties:

The Software Applications Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and

Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

The candidate will:

• Provide primary support for the following applications:
  • CAFM (Java/Tomcat)
  • CDRLvue (Microsoft Visual Studio, ASPX, SQL database)
  • Escheduler (Microsoft Visual Studio, ASPX, SQL database)
  • Empower (Perl scripting, GUI, SQL database)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS).
• Maintain and optimize Java and Tomcat environments.
• Develop and maintain SQL database backends.
• Implement and support Single Sign-On (SSO) with CAC authentication.
• Utilize and maintain Cloud Azure and AWS environments.
• Participate in late-night maintenance windows to support patching and system updates.
• De-conflict requests and requirements to ensure efficient problem resolution.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will:

• Quickly adapt to new situations.
• Willing to work late night maintenance windows to support patching.
• Have a strong commitment to a team environment.
• Have a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Be able to de-conflict requests/requirements.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be able to quickly adapt to new situations and technologies.
• Have a strong commitment to a team environment.
• Be willing/able to learn new technologies.
• Have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 5 or more years of direct Software Engineering experience
• Must have experience with Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Must have experience with Java and Tomcat.
• Must have experience with Cloud Azure and AWS environments.
• Must have experience with Single Sign-On (SSO) with CAC authentication.
• Must have, or obtain within 3 months of start date, a current DoD 8570 Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher
• Must have an active DoD secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have programming experience with Visual Studio.
• Have programming experience with SQL database backends.

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities