Software Developer - Dahlgren, VA

The Software Developer is responsible for supporting development efforts supporting the H10 & H60 department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organizations goals by operating in key development role with design, peer review, coding, and troubleshooting support. This position will directly impact warfighter technologies that represent the intersection of autonomy, artificial intelligence, robotics and unmanned systems that are empowered by the application of intelligent automation systems to defeat enemy threats and technologies.

CORE FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES


Able to perform the following independently, under minimum supervision:


Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions that meet project requirements and best practices.


Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project needs and implement effective solutions.


Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using program preferred languages.


Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and enhance team skills.


Analyze and optimize database performance, including designing schemas and writing efficient queries.


Implement and integrate APIs, including authentication and authorization mechanisms.


Contribute to the entire software development life cycle, from requirement gathering to maintenance.


Troubleshoot and debug software issues.


Participate in Agile methodologies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.

BASIC SKILLS


Five plus (5+) years of experience and possess a deep understanding of:


Programming languages: Java, JavaScript, C++, C, Typescript, and/or Rust


Data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns


Version control systems: GIT


Testing procedures and debugging techniques: Eclipse and Visual Studio Code


Agile development methodologies


Database technologies and ORM techniques


Front-end technologies and relevant frameworks


Cloud platforms


Containerization and microservices architecture


Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps practices


Software security principles and best practices


Technical Documentation


Hardware Integration into a Software Application

EDUCATION


BS in relevant STEM degree Required

CERTIFICATIONS


Relevant Software Development Certification Required, in lieu of BS STEM Degree

PAY RANGE


$95,000.00 to $145,000.00 annually, DOE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


This job is expected to work 100% on site


May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs


Frequent use of keyboard and typing


Frequent sitting and standing


Travel one to two weeks annually

WORK SCHEDULE


STD 80


Must have ability to work within company and customer schedule requirements which may vary depending on criticality and necessity of a given task.


The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements

U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED


SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret with the ability to obtain TS/SCI


Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer