Software Engineer Level 2

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI W/ FULL SCOPE POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED) Basic Qualifications: - 7+ years of professional experience developing backend systems in Java - Strong proficiency with Java and core JVM concepts - Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services - Practical experience with Spring and Spring Boot with the ability to evaluate when it’s appropriate to use - Experience with Object-Relational Mapping frameworks such as Hibernate - Solid understanding of relational databases and schema design; experience with NoSQL technologies is a plus - Experience designing and implementing scalable, maintainable software systems - Experience working with version control systems, particularly Git - Experience working in Linux and Unix environments (e.g. RHEL) - Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements - Comfortable participating in code reviews and maintaining high code quality standards - Experience working in Agile development environments - Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines Preferred Qualifications: - Experience making architectural decisions and guiding technical direction on backend systems - Demonstrated ability to build lightweight, purpose-fit solutions - Experience designing APIs and service boundaries in distributed systems - Experience with the Atlassian, Gitlab or similar CI/CD toolsuites - Experience with automated testing, Test Driven Development, or similar quality-driven practices - Experience with MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or other document/NoSQL datastores - Some frontend exposure (React, Angular, or similar) is a plus, though not required - Previous industry experience and experience working on fast-paced high complexity solutions for clients - Desire to grow and continue advancing with the company in the long-term - Experience in DevOps or related technical roles - Familiarity with AWS cloud environments and infrastructure tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.) - Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes - Experience with the Atlassian, Gitlab or similar CI/CD toolsuites - Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) - Knowledge of Linux and Unix systems (e.g. RHEL) - Experience working with version control systems, particularly Git - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements - Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required - Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree Highly Desired - Cloud Experience: - Shall have three (3) years demonstrated work experience with distributed scalable Big Data Store (NoSQL) such as Hbase, CloudBase/Accumulo, Big Table, etc. - Shall have demonstrated work experience with the Map Reduce programming model and technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, Pig, etc. - Shall have demonstrated work experience with the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) - Shall have demonstrated work experience with Serialization such as JSON and/or BSON Qualifications: - Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements - Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features - Debug existing software and correct defects - Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments - Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories - Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards - Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards - Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components - Write or review software and system documentation - Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas - Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project - 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 - Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries - 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 - Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products - Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces - Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met - Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards Compensation: - We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation - The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $250,000 per year - This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire - The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, specific role, skill set, and level of expertise Benefits: - We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance - Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match - Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more - Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support - Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement - Additional Perks: Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - Employee referral programs - Bonus opportunities - Technology allowance - A diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture