Software Engineer

OVERVIEW:

One of our partners is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team. The company is a modern digital services company that delivers innovative technology solutions designed to improve the health and lives of millions of Americans while defending our national interests. The solutions and services are high impact, providing the most value to the largest number of end users, where they improve healthcare for millions of Americans, protect our borders, and defend our country on the battlefield. Our core customers include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DoS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the US Intelligence Community (IC).

Specializing in bringing business value to customers through their data, whether that be in the cloud or on-prem, derived through traditional big data approaches or AI/ML techniques. Our core competencies are Enterprise Software Solutions, Architecture/Engineering, AI Engineering, Data Science, and Data Analytics.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Design, Develop, and Maintain Software Systems: Create, enhance, and maintain complex software systems, including real-time, analytics-heavy, or business applications, based on documented and derived requirements.
• Lead and Collaborate on Development Projects: Work independently or lead teams to execute software projects; delegate tasks and monitor team performance to meet development goals and standards.
• System Design and Integration: Analyze user and system requirements; contribute to overall system architecture, perform hardware/software trade-off analysis, and integrate COTS/GOTS components as needed.
• Code, Debug, and Enhance Software: Design and write new code or modify existing software to add features, improve performance, adapt to new environments, or resolve defects.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and execute test procedures, review software components for adherence to design specs, and ensure quality control across team deliverables.
• Database and Algorithm Development: Design and implement complex algorithms and data interfaces; develop queries and manage interactions with large-scale data systems or repositories.
• Documentation and Standards Compliance: Write, review, and improve technical documentation; recommend and implement enhancements to software development and documentation standards.
• Technical Leadership and Coordination: Serve as the technical lead for multiple teams, oversee development processes, coordinate with engineers, and ensure solutions meet performance, interface, and timing constraints.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Research and recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to improve software solutions and streamline development lifecycles.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Software Development & Debugging: Proven ability to analyze user requirements, decompose them into technical specifications, and develop software solutions. Skilled in designing, coding, and debugging software using tools such as CloudWatch, pgAdmin, and serverless technologies (e.g., Python-based Lambda functions, presigned URLs).
• Cloud & Infrastructure Proficiency: Extensive experience in AWS-native environments, including use of Lambda (Python 3.11), API Gateway with Lambda Authorizer, Step Functions, S3, DynamoDB, and RDS Aurora PostgreSQL. Strong background in Docker, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for deployment and integration.
• Data Management & Algorithm Design: Skilled in developing and optimizing queries and designing algorithms to meet high performance and functional standards across both relational and NoSQL databases. Experience designing systems based on mathematical models to predict outcomes and ensure efficiency.
• Testing, Documentation, and DevOps: Experienced in writing and executing test procedures, producing comprehensive documentation, and using configuration tools like Makefiles and Poetry. Familiar with event-driven architectures (SQS, SNS) and modern DevOps practices.
• Leadership & Team Coordination: Demonstrated success as a technical/team lead, overseeing multiple software teams, assigning responsibilities, and ensuring adherence to project timelines and processes. Proven ability to collaborate with engineers and stakeholders across disciplines and guide projects through the entire software development lifecycle.
• System Deployment & Optimization: Experience with software integration, system installation, and monitoring in cloud and hybrid environments to ensure operational performance. Ability to identify and implement emerging technologies and tools to improve scalability, performance, and development workflows.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience leading cross-functional collaboration in agile, cloud-first environments.

CLEARANCE:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Maryland Customer Full Scope Polygraph required (CCAs not accepted).

LOCATION:

• This position is 100% on-site at Annapolis Junction, MD; remote or hybrid work is not available.