Software Engineer Senior Staff (TS/SCI Required)

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph to be considered. A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

About the role

Cherokee Preting is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Erebus Program in St. Louis, MO. The Erebus Program is a newly awarded 7-year effort that delivers cutting-edge intelligence and geospatial data management applications and services to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities.
• Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment.
• Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software.
• Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
• Ensures software standards are met.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current TS/SCI with the willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with nine (9) years of related experience OR Master’s Degree with seven (7) years of related experience.
• Knowledge and experience developing multi-tiered or microservice applications.
• Experience with at least one cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google).
• Containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Strong scripting experience.
• Linux experience.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Other possible benefits as provided

Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

About the company

Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.