HPC Linux Infra Software Engineer III

Avalore, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with generous matching

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A technology company in Maryland is looking for a Software Engineer to develop and maintain system management software for High Performance Computing systems. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or equivalently significant experience, strong skills in Linux, Python, and containerization technologies, alongside an active TS/SCI clearance. Competitive benefits include an employer-paid health care plan and a 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system management infrastructure software and services.
• Work in a Linux environment for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems.

Skills

Linux CLI

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Software development (Python, Rust)

Containerization (Docker, PodMan)

Ansible for automation

Troubleshooting and debugging

CI/CD principles

Git Source Control

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline

Nine years of experience as a SWE

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Job description

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• 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
• 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 algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• 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
• 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
• Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects
• Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams
• Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering
• Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software
• Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance

• Twenty (20) 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.
• Five (5) years of experience in CNO environment
• Five (5) years of experience in Python
• Five (5) years of experience in User Interface Web Design and Usability Development
• Seven (7) years of experience in Software Database and Repository Interface Development
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with an appropriatecurrentpolygraphis required tobe considered for this role; Ability toreceive privileged access rights.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer-Paid Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program