Systems Software Technician

Position Summary

The Systems Software Developer (T2) designs, develops, tests, debugs, and implements operating systems components, software tools, and utilities in support of defense-oriented research and development projects. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an individual contributor on a software development team, participating in the determination of systems software design requirements and ensuring that system improvements are successfully implemented. This position supports the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of systems software components.

About the Role

This position works with a range of technologies including programming languages used in systems-level development, Linux environments, containerization platforms, and CI/CD pipelines to build and maintain reliable software tools and infrastructure. The Systems Software Developer works with peer and senior technical staff under general supervision and exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices. The role requires professional interaction with internal and external customers, including DoD stakeholders, to coordinate requirements, communicate technical progress, and support the delivery of software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and implement operating systems components, software tools, and utilities in support of defense-oriented research and development projects.
• Participate in the determination of systems software design requirements and ensure successful implementation of system improvements.
• Support the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of systems software components.
• Work with a range of technologies including programming languages used in systems-level development, Linux environments, containerization platforms, and CI/CD pipelines to build and maintain reliable software tools and infrastructure.
• Work with peer and senior technical staff under general supervision and exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers, including DoD stakeholders, to coordinate requirements, communicate technical progress, and support the delivery of software solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience developing or maintaining software tools, utilities, or systems-level components for defense or government programs.
• Experience with source-code control systems such as Git.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/deployment systems; GitLab CI/CD experience is a plus.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes; k3s experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with operating system concepts (process management, memory management, file systems, networking).
• Experience with software testing methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, automated test frameworks).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development processes in a team environment.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and infrastructure supporting development and deployment environments.
• Troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with source-code control.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile SCRUM software development process in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in test-driven design, automated testing, and continuous integration frameworks.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, such as contributions to documentation or work within a team.
• Demonstrated experience in complex event processing, domain modelling, agent development, and scenario development.

Skills

• Systems software engineering principles.
• Source-code control systems (Git).
• CI/CD pipelines and automated build/deployment systems.
• Containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
• Operating system concepts (process management, memory management, file systems, networking).
• Software testing methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, automated test frameworks).
• Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Networking concepts and infrastructure.
• Complex event processing, domain modelling, agent development, and scenario development.

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