Expert Software Developer/Systems Engineer

NewGen Technologies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies seeks an Expert Software Developer/Systems Engineer in Herndon, VA to contribute to projects supporting the Intelligence Community. You will work with Software Developers, Data Engineers, and System Engineers to deliver national-impact solutions.

The role involves designing software components, developing features for web apps, and mentoring junior developers within an Agile team while collaborating with stakeholders and end-users as needed.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI FSP Clearance.
• At least 3 years of recent Python coding experience with a total of 12+ years programming experience.
• Experience in Linux-based development environments.
• Experience with Node.js and PostgreSQL/SQL databases.
• Experience creating API endpoints in a fully authenticated and audited environment.
• Experience with Elasticsearch data management.

Responsibilities

• Understand requirements and design and develop software components.
• Research software concepts, develop, and demo proof-of-concepts.
• Collaborate with team members regularly to discuss project status and blockers.
• Test code and write test steps for independent testers.
• Participate in code reviews within an agile development process.
• Develop new features for web applications enabling data entry/search/retrieval.
• Mentor two to three junior developers and report to stakeholders.
• Assist with tier 3 help desk issues as needed.
• Manage development lifecycle and deployment schedule.

Skills

Python

Node.js

SQL/PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

API development

Linux

Job description

Expert Software Developer/Systems Engineer

• Herndon, VA


• Information Technology

In this role, you will contribute directly to innovative projects that support the Intelligence Community, helping to protect our country from emerging threats. This position offers the chance to grow your expertise alongside talented Software Developers, Data Engineers, and System Engineers while pioneering solutions that make a national impact.

Responsibilities

• Understand requirements and design and develop software components


• Research software concepts, develop, and demo proof-of-concepts


• Collaborate with team members regularly to discuss project status, dependencies, or project blockers so that any issues can be addressed early on


• Test code and write test steps for independent testers


• Participate in code reviews and engage in the project's agile development process


• Effectively communicate with fellow developers and occasionally with end-users


• Develop new features and enhancements to web applications that allow users to enter, search, and retrieve information


• Effectively apply good judgement and leadership within project scope and has experience mentoring two to three more junior developers


• Supply regular reports to stakeholder components


• Accommodate changes in priority as organizational goals change


• Break down requirements into work packages in JIRA


• Assist with tier 3 help desk issues on an as-needed basis


• Manage the development life cycle and deployment schedule and process


• Evaluate and integrate data sources as needed; be able to use various data sources and correlate data to answer specific questions

Requirements

• TS/SCI FSP Clearance


• At least 3 years of recent experience coding in python, minimum 12 years programming experience overall


• Experience working in a Linux-based development environment


• Experience with Node.js


• Experience with SQL/PostgreSQL databases and writing complex queries


• Experience creating API endpoints or integrating with other teams’ endpoints to exchange data in a fully authenticated and audited way


• Experience with Elasticsearch data management

About Us

For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ