Principal Software Engineer

NextGen Federal Systems; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Federal Systems seeks Principal Software Engineers to support DoW/IC programs, participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle from design to deployment. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced team and communicate clearly in writing and speech while delivering robust software across multiple languages and environments.

Applicants should hold a TS/SCI clearance, strong OO programming skills, and experience with Agile methods, cloud platforms, microservices, and modern

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Strong OO programming skills in modern languages.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Jira.
• Experience with cloud computing (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS).
• Experience with microservices and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, NodeJS, C++.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Angular, Spring Boot, Vue, QT, React.
• Knowledge of OpenSearch Dashboards for data modeling.
• Experience with all phases of the SDLC including agile processes, tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in full software development lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Collaborate with development team in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop software in multiple languages and environments.
• Provide clear written and verbal communication.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

OO programming

Agile/Scrum/Jira

Cloud computing (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)

Microservices

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

NodeJS

C++

Angular

Spring Boot

Vue

QT

React

OpenSearch Dashboards

Algorithm development

Database design

UI/UX

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or closely related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

OpenSearch Dashboards

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

NextGen Federal Systems (NextGen) is currently seeking to fill multiple Principal Software Engineer positions with staff who have experience supporting Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs. Selected candidates will participate in the entire software development lifecycle including participation in the design, development, deployment and implementation of software products throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle. The candidates will be part of the development team operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. The selected candidates will be required to develop software in a variety of software development languages and environments.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or closely related
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required
• Object-Oriented (OO) Programming skills with modern development languages
• Agile software development practices and tools (e.g., Scrum, Jira)
• Modern cloud-computing software and tools including distributed computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Micro-services, container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Modern data architectures and tools: Python, MATLAB, IDL, Java, JavaScript / Typescript, NodeJS, C++
• Frameworks: Angular, Spring Boot, Vue, QT, React
• Database modeling: OpenSearch Dashboards
• Algorithm development, database design, UI/UX
• Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Test-Driven Development Methodologies (JUnit)
• Web and SOA technologies, visualization technologies, image processing, database and/or geospatial (GIS) technologies
• Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle including agile development processes, tools, and methodologies
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skill

About NextGen:

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we: Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure; Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good; Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability; Strive to achieve results as an organization; Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors; Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success; Create an environment where people can engage at all levels; Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.