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Software Engineer Level 3

Aquila Technology

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Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc)
Unspecified
Full Scope Polygraph
IT - Software
Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)

Software Engineer (SWE) Level 3

Clearance Level: Must have a Full-Scope Poly to be considered for this opportunity. MUST be US Citizen
Location: Fort Meade, MD

Our customer is seeking a Software Engineer I to contribute to national security programs with a federal intelligence agency

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:
  • The Software Engineer responsibilities will be to develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems
  • Processing-intensive analytics
  • Novel algorithm development
  • Manipulation of extremely large data sets
  • Real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.
  • Works individually or as part of a team.
  • Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
  • Resolves software problem reports.
  • Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
  • Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off The-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Capabilities Level 3 Software Engineer (SWE) shall possess the following:
  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
  • Debug existing software and correct defects recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
  • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
  • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
  • Write or review software and system documentation
  • Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
  • Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
  • Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
  • Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
  • Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
  • Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
  • Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; perform quality control on team products
  • Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
  • Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
  • Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
  • Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
  • Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects
  • Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams
  • Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering
  • Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software
  • Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance

Qualifications:
  • Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies, expertise)
  • Build applications using specified programming language per the development requirements.
  • Development for Windows or UNIX applications using scripting languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Java, and Python).
  • DevOps- Build and deploy technologies (e.g., Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer)
  • CI/CD- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins and Bamboo), and building automated CI/CD pipelines

Benefits Include:
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Care Coverage
  • Health Savings Account
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account

PTO:
  • 0-2 Years - 21 days
  • 2-8 Years - 26 days
  • 8-15 Years - 28 days
  • 16+ Years - 31 days

Professional Development Program: reimburses Up to $2k per year for classes, seminars, licensing and certifications.
Referral Bonuses: Up to $10,000 referral bonus, both you and the person you refer must be employed by for a minimum of 90 days.
Employee Assistance Program: Offers services to help the well-being of employees and their dependent family members.
Worldwide Travel Assistance: for travel beyond 100 miles of employees' residence.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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At Aquila, our IT consulting and support services focus on one critical mission, delivering optimal technology solutions to our business partners that ensure the modern warfighter is equipped to own the advantage. Our team’s passion is seen every day, whether it’s in designing a new technology solution, building a robust, policy-compliant IT system, or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. We are passionate about technology, we respect our nation’s security needs and we understand the nuances, demands and critical nature of delivering the right outcomes. If you possess a love for country, solving complex technical challenges and learning new technologies, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Aquila has been providing Information Technology and Cyber Solutions since 1987.

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