Senior Software Developer

Tactical-Engineering-; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using Java, JavaFX, and C++.

The role involves contributing to the full SDLC from concept to deployment, leveraging Gradle for builds and SonarQube for code quality checks. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help manage artifacts with GitLab, Artifactory, and Nexus while upholding security standards and data protection

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a related STEM field required.
• Proficient in Java, JavaFX, and C++ with design pattern knowledge.
• Experience with Guice DI and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using Java, JavaFX, and Guice.
• Lead the full SDLC from concept to deployment with Gradle builds.
• Participate in DevSecOps to run unit tests and SonarQube scans.
• Mentor mid-level developers and provide technical guidance.
• Manage artifacts with GitLab, Artifactory, and Nexus.

Skills

Java

JavaFX

C++

Guice

Git

GitLab

DevSecOps

Gradle

Linux/Unix

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor of Science in a related STEM field

Tools

Gradle

SonarQube

VMWare Workstation

Artifactory

Nexus

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES

Has strong Independence to act while performing the following:

Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications using Java, JavaFX, and Guice.

Use Git for local development and GitLab for configuration management, including handling merge requests and maintaining code repositories.

Leading and participating in the full software development life-cycle, from concept to deployment. Employ Gradle for building and automating the compilation, testing, and deployment of the application.

Engage in our DevSecOps pipeline to compile code, execute unit tests, verify code coverage, and analyze results from SonarQube scans

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, internal, and external stakeholders to define and implement innovative solutions.

Establish clear code review guidelines, use tools for automation, and focus on constructive feedback, ensuring that reviews are efficient and contribute to high-quality code. Use SonarQube to perform static code analysis, identify potential vulnerabilities, and ensure code quality.

Mentoring mid-level developers and providing technical guidance to the team.

Contributing to technical documentation and software architecture decisions.

Manage artifacts generated from GitLab using Artifactory and facilitate customer deliveries through Nexus.

Implementing security measures and data protection protocols.

Work with VMWare Workstation to create and manage virtualized development environments on local machines

Participate in Agile methodologies such as serving as a member of a scrum team, conduct peer reviews, participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming, using JIRA for ticket management and Confluence for documentation.

Implement a systematic approach, including profiling, testing, and refactoring during troubleshooting, debugging, and optimization of code for maximum performance.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Applies an expert level knowledge in:

Programming languages & Frameworks:

Java, JavaFX & C++ Required

Dependency injection with Guice is desired

Version control systems and CI/CD:

Git & GitLab Required

DevSecOps principles and practices Required

Development and Build Tooks:

Gradle, SonarQube, VMWare Workstation, Artifactory, & Nexus Desired

Linux/Unix experience preferred

Software design patterns and architecture principles

Web development technologies and frameworks

Database technologies and ORM techniques

Agile methodologies and project management tools

Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

Microservices architecture and containerization

Scalability and performance optimization techniques

Big data technologies and analytics

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in a related STEM field Required

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

General office environment

Computer/Equipment lab

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs

Frequent use of keyboard and typing

Frequent sitting and standing

WORK SCHEDULE

5/40

The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

PAY RANGE

165,000.00 to $200,000.00 annually, DOE

U.S. Citizenship is Required

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer