Software Systems Engineer

About the role

The Software Systems Engineer will formulate and define specifications for complex operating software programming applications or modify/maintain complex existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer. They will provide top-level technical expertise, including performing in-depth and complex software systems programming and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Formulates/defines specifications for complex operating software programming applications or modifies and maintains existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer.
• Provides technical guidance and support to project teams.
• Designs architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.
• Ensures systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems and DoD architectures.
• Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including hardware and software updates or upgrades.
• Develops high level system design diagrams and for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation.
• Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel.
• Responsible for quality assurance review and the evaluation of existing and new software products.
• Performs operating system maintenance, such as sophisticated file maintenance routines, large telecommunications networks, computer accounting, and advanced mathematical/scientific software packages.
• Assists in all phases of software systems programming applications.
• Evaluates new and existing software products.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to communicate accurate information.
• Required Ten (10) years of experience of experience with systems engineering and software development.
• Experience with MicroStrategy or Business Intelligence platforms, analytics, data modeling, and dashboard design.
• Experience implementing modern security solutions (e.g., Blockchain or related cryptographic research).
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
• Must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) at time of proposal submission.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Must have a valid U.S. passport.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and practices.
• Experience with programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, etc.
• Experience with database management systems like SQL.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with software testing and debugging tools.
• Experience with software deployment and configuration management tools.
• Experience with software architecture design and implementation.
• Experience with software performance tuning and optimization.
• Experience with software security best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement

Pay

$100,000 - $160,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time