Software Engineers - LEVEL 02 - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQ with Security Clearance

About the role

Fort Meade, MD
Prime Programs – Prime Software Development / Software & Database Engineers / On-site apply for this job
Java SE, Python, Git, Shell/bash, Nexus, Maven, JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3, JUnit, IDEs, Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift and GitLab CI, Spring Framework, Spring Tool Suite, Grit, Jenkins, Hibernate, MySQL, Web Services, and Google Web Toolkit or Vaadin
Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide 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
• 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
• 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
• Cover software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Four (04) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Relevant experience must be in engineering systems over their lifecycle (for example, conception, design & development, testing, production, distribution/deployment, operation, maintenance & support, decommissioning)
• Level 02 - Fourteen (14) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
• Software Engineering experience developing using the following or comparable software technologies: Java SE, Python, Git, Shell/bash, Nexus, Maven, JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3, JUnit, and IDEs
• Experience with containers and container orchestration (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift and GitLab CI) is highly desired, including experience with the following: - microservices and microservice orchestration; - experience with CI/CD pipelines; - integration of automated testing tools like SonarQube; - implementing automated deployments/failure rollbacks; - deployment to Kubernetes Agile
• Experience supporting programs using an agile development methodology, delivering a new capability in every Sprint
• Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Tool Suite, Grit, Jenkins, Hibernate, MySQL, Web Services, and Google Web Toolkit or Vaadin, also a plus

Pay

$100,000 - $285,000 a year

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance
• 100% Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

Environment and Perks

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Ledgacy Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.