ME00692-Software Engineer 1

Job Summary

• Seeking a Software Engineer to support the development, enhancement, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex software systems within a mission-focused environment
• This role includes front-end development, cloud application deployment, workflow automation, and integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities into established systems and processes
• The ideal candidate is a versatile software engineer with strong problem-solving skills, a solid foundation in software development principles, and experience working across modern web, cloud, automation, and DevOps technologies

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design, functional, and performance requirements
• Design and develop user-friendly graphical user interfaces and interactive dashboards
• Build responsive and accessible web interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Develop software using Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and TypeScript
• Design, deploy, and manage applications and supporting infrastructure in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Work with AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and RDS
• Support Infrastructure as Code using technologies such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Integrate new functionality into existing applications and tools through technology transfer and system integration activities
• Design, implement, and maintain automated workflows that improve operational efficiency
• Develop Python scripts and use workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow or AWS Step Functions
• Integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning models into existing software systems and workflows
• Monitor and optimize automated workflows and AI/ML model performance
• Debug existing software, diagnose software problems, and implement corrective actions
• Modify existing software to correct defects, adapt to new hardware or environments, improve performance, or add new functionality
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments
• Develop and optimize database and data repository interfaces and queries
• Develop simple and complex data queries for existing or proposed databases and repositories
• Design and implement algorithms to meet system functional and performance requirements
• Review and test software components for compliance with design requirements and document test results
• Assist with developing and executing unit, integration, and software component test procedures
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented, and testable code
• Write, review, and maintain software and system documentation
• Provide recommendations for improving software development processes, documentation standards, and engineering practices
• Support system design activities, including hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, COTS/GOTS evaluation, and requirements allocation
• Analyze system performance standards, data flows, data usage, work processes, and problem areas to develop effective software solutions
• Design and modify software systems using analytical methods and models to evaluate design outcomes and performance
• Support CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments using Docker, and cloud security best practices
• Use tools such as Git and automated testing frameworks to support version control and software quality
• Collaborate with developers, system engineers, users, and other cross-functional team members throughout the software development lifecycle
• Work effectively both independently and as part of an Agile development team

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience developing, maintaining, testing, and integrating software systems
• Experience with software requirements analysis, design, development, debugging, integration, and testing
• Experience with Python and modern web development technologies
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Proficiency with at least one modern JavaScript framework such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Experience developing responsive web-based user interfaces
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud-based application deployment
• Experience using Git and software testing frameworks
• Experience working within Agile software development environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team

Desired Qualifications

• TypeScript development experience
• Experience with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Experience with Airflow, AWS Step Functions, or similar workflow orchestration tools
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into software applications
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Docker or other containerization technologies
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices
• Experience developing database interfaces and complex data queries
• Experience with COTS/GOTS integration and software reuse strategies

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.