Principal Software Engineer — TS/SCI | Sign-On Bonus

VTG Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 220,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, maintain, integrate, and enhance complex software systems supporting analytics, real-time processing, and large datasets. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team supporting national security initiatives.

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $220K - $285K annually, which is a general guideline for the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• 20 years of Software Engineering experience on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience designing, developing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting complex software systems.
• Experience analyzing user and system requirements and translating them into design and performance requirements.
• Experience developing and integrating software within complex systems and operating environments.
• Experience with software testing, debugging, defect resolution, and performance optimization.
• Experience with software development methodologies.
• Ability to develop and maintain technical and software documentation.
• Experience working individually and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Technical skills include C++, Python 3, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile development, algorithm development, software integration, database queries, testing and debugging, design, requirements analysis, and COTS/GOTS integration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements to derive design, functional and performance requirements.
• Design, develop, code, and modify software systems and applications.
• Develop new software capabilities and enhance existing software with new features.
• Debug existing software, identify root causes, and correct defects.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments.
• Develop and implement complex algorithms that meet system performance and functional requirements.
• Design and implement algorithms operating under timing, resource, and interface constraints.
• Develop simple and complex queries and interfaces for databases and data repositories.
• Analyze system performance standards, data usage, and workflows to improve software solutions.
• Modify software to correct errors, support new hardware, and improve performance.
• Design and develop software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to evaluate outcomes.
• Review and test software components to ensure compliance with design and system requirements.
• Develop and execute test procedures and document results.
• Resolve software problem reports and support troubleshooting during development.
• Write, maintain, and review software and system documentation.
• Provide recommendations for improving software development processes and documentation standards.
• Implement development and documentation process improvements.
• Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to derive requirements, interfaces, performance needs, and constraints.
• Provide input into design decisions including hardware/software tradeoffs and COTS/GOTS solutions.
• Coordinate software system installations and monitor performance to meet requirements.
• Perform quality control reviews of software products and team deliverables.
• Serve as a technical/team lead as appropriate and oversee development activities.
• Participate in Agile/Sprint-based development activities.

Skills

C++

Python 3

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Agile / Sprint Development

Algorithm development

Software integration

Database queries

Software testing and debugging

Software and system design

Requirements analysis

COTS/GOTS integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Job description

VTG Defense is seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, maintain, integrate, and enhance complex software systems supporting analytics, real-time processing, and large datasets. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team supporting national security initiatives.

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $220K - $285K annually, which is a general guideline for the