Junior Software Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks a software professional in Chantilly, VA to contribute to design, development, testing, and integration of advanced data processing software. You’ll work with cross-disciplinary teams to plan and implement systems that meet complex requirements.

The role emphasizes low-level components and high-level data processing applications, with a focus on robust validation and adherence to standards in a DoD-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with DoD software projects.
• Experience with GitLab and Jira.
• Proficiency in C/C++/Python in a scientific or systems context.
• Experience in Agile development.
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud data processing environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the design, development, testing, and utilization of electronic data processing software.
• Design and develop applications that integrate complex logical and mathematical solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware engineers and equipment designers, to plan and utilize data processing systems.
• Analyze user needs and system capabilities to resolve technical problems related to program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition.
• Design and develop low-level system components, including compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Prepare detailed operating instructions and ensure all software standards are strictly met.
• Analyze software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within established time and cost constraints.
• Consult with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to obtain information on project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to modify software systems and predict design consequences.
• Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications and performance standards are met.
• Independently determine and develop approaches to technical solutions for a wide range of difficult problems.

Skills

GitLab

Jira

Containerization

Cloud-based data processing

Agile development

C

C++

Python

DoD experience

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud environments

Job description

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the design, development, testing, and utilization of electronic data processing software.
• Design and develop applications software and systems that integrate complex logical and mathematical solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware engineers and equipment designers, to plan and utilize data processing systems.
• Analyze user needs and system capabilities to resolve technical problems related to program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition.
• Design and develop low-level system components, including compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Prepare detailed operating instructions and ensure all software standards are strictly met.
• Analyze software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within established time and cost constraints.
• Consult with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to obtain information on project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to modify software systems and predict design consequences.
• Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications and performance standards are met.
• Independently determine and develop approaches to technical solutions for a wide range of difficult problems.

Requirements

• Experience using GitLab for version control and Jira for project management.
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud-based data processing environments.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, or Python in a scientific or systems context.
• Prior experience supporting government or Department of Defense (DoD) software projects.