Senior Software Developer

DCS Corporation; California (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation is seeking a software developer to analyze, design, and develop computer software for military aviation mission planning systems. You will perform requirements analysis and design, develop components and UIs, and conduct system and unit tests.

The role requires coordinating with multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver mission-critical software. The ideal candidate has a DoD background, a Bachelor’s in engineering or CS, 10–12 years of experience, and an active Secret

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to sensitive requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 10–12 years in DoD.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience designing, developing, and working with software in DoD environments.
• Proficiency in C#, C++, and client apps (.NET/WinForms/WPF).
• Experience with HTML5/JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks (Angular/React).
• Strong debugging and clear communication skills.
• Ability to present design concepts to teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis of software requirements.
• Design and develop software components and user interfaces.
• Perform system and unit-level testing activities.
• Own the application as SME and lead related efforts.
• Represent the team in meetings, providing analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with other teams, customers and users to exceed expectations.
• Work independently or in a team environment as needed.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active Secret Clearance

C# / C++

HTML5 / JavaScript / TypeScript

Angular or React

Windows Forms / WPF

Git / Azure DevOps

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

.NET Framework Windows Forms

Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)

Angular or React

Git/Azure DevOps

Job description

Salary: $90,220 - $145,000

This software developer analyzes, designs and develops computer software required to support hardware or technical service products. Performs systems modeling, simulation and analysis. Reviews system architecture, selects, and implements appropriate development and support tools to ensure product performance. The products are components of the military aviation mission planning enterprise

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform requirements analysis of software requirement specifications.
• Design and develop software components and user interfaces.
• Perform system and unit-level test activities.
• Take ownership of the application and become the Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Represent the team in meetings as needed, including providing technical analysis & recommendations, and the development & presentation of meeting materials.
• Have a willingness to collaborate with other development teams, customers and users to produce the desired product that strives to exceed customer expectations
• Be a self-motivated individual that is comfortable working independently as well as in a team environment.

Required Skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Computer Science is required with 10 to 12 years as a software engineer within the DOD environment.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Able to design, develop, and work with users of software in group or individual settings.
• Experience developing Microsoft Windows software applications using C#, C++, and client applications using one or more of the following: .NET framework Windows Forms and
• Windows Presentation Foundation, or HTML5 / JavaScript / Typescript incorporating frameworks such as Angular or React.
• Proven debugging skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate design processes, ideas, and solutions clearly and effectively to teams and customers.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Automated Unit Test frameworks such as NUnit, xUnit, or Microsoft Team Test.
• Knowledge and understanding of mission planning needs of military aviators.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Git/Azure DevOps.
• https://careers.dcscorp.com/pages?page=dcsbenefits