Senior Software Engineer

As the Software Engineer, this individual will develop high-quality, secure, and scalable code, perform rigorous testing, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust solutions. In this role, the individual will oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from design and architecture to implementation and testing, ensuring performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. Additionally, the Software Engineer will bring deep coding expertise, strong programming knowledge, and proven experience across all stages of software development.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and maintains complex Java-based applications, often leading projects and mentoring junior developers
• Manages and mentors a team of Software Engineers, Researchers, and other specialists involved in the engineering process
• Assigns tasks, providing guidance, and fostering collaboration
• Builds and implements software architecture and microservices
• Creates high-performance, scalable, and resilient technical solutions
• Coordinates tasks between software development team members while also reporting about project progress to engineering managers and other senior leaders
• Conducts or oversees user research activities, such as user interviews, usability testing, and competitive analysis, to gather insights about requirements
• Designs new software and computer systems
• Helps create schematics or wireframes for software, guide junior engineers in design techniques, and ensure initial schematics match customer preferences
• Oversees the testing process for software and computer systems
• Assigns each team member specific testing parameters, then oversee the tests to ensure accuracy, measure results and determine whether to redesign the software or continue with the project
• Coordinates with other engineers, including other software engineers, hardware engineers and electrical engineers to ensure the software they are designing meets the specifications to function correctly with computer software or other technology
• Responsible for the project's deadline and budget
• Oversees the work, necessary tools or materials, and labor needs to ensure adherence to the budget and deadline
• Oversees software development projects and provide mentorship and direct training to junior engineers
• Helps plan the scope, or size, of development projects and what creative direction to follow
• Identifies when customer needs exceed the initial project scope and initiates a redesign and planning meeting to realign project objectives
• Actively contributes to coding efforts while mentoring and collaborating with junior engineers
• Owns specific sections of the codebase and reviews or refines code contributions as junior engineers complete their assignment
• Corrects any software errors or bugs that the user or client reports
• Reviews reports from junior engineers on possible errors and directly edit the software's code to ensure it functions properly
• Assigns specific tasks to different team members and oversee the completion of those tasks
• Monitors team members' performance, work quality and efficiency to identify areas for improvement
• Prepares comprehensive reports on completed development projects, documenting project scope, budget, approved changes, engineer feedback, and any issues requiring resolution prior to launch
• Stays updated with current technologies, techniques and any other development tools that might help make processes more efficient or modernized
• Suggests improvements to processes and help secure funding for the team to purchase equipment upgrades

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience:

• BA/BS Degree (degree in Computer Science/Management preferred) and 10 years of related skills and experience is required
• Must have and maintain Secret Clearance
• Current SEC+ Certification
• Extensive hands-on coding experience in Java
• Proficiency with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot and Spring MVC
• Ability to identify software bugs and collaborate on solutions
• Experience with data analysis and tracking metrics
• Understanding project management and quality assurance best practices
• Familiarity with software engineering and project management tools
• Familiarity with the Recruiting/Accessions business processes is preferred
• Extensive Java programming experience, proficiency with frameworks like Spring, knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, and strong communication and leadership abilities

OSC Edge delivers a total rewards package that we know will attract, engage and retain top talent. Key elements of our package include a competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits package:

We offer eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefits offerings. Here are just some of our benefits for our US based positions:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• 401(k) and ROTH retirement options and company match
• Pet Insurance
• Identify Theft and Fraud Protection coverage

About OSC Edge:

Founded in 2008, what started as a small business has grown into a diverse and innovative global team owned by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. As a US Federal contractor, we are a dedicated IT Service Provider supporting the Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, DoD Educational Institutions, and large corporate entities. Our expertise is in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Compliance Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Support, and CSfC. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled