Senior Software Developer

EmergencyMD; Dahlgren (IL); 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++. You will lead SDLC activities from concept to deployment, leveraging Gradle and a DevSecOps pipeline to ensure top-notch quality.

Mentoring mid-level developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams are integral parts of this role. Active US citizenship and the ability to obtain a US government security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a related STEM field required.
• Design, develop, and maintain software using Java, JavaFX, and C++.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD, and code quality tooling (SonarQube, GitLab).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications using Java, JavaFX, and Guice.
• Lead SDLC activities from concept to deployment with Gradle.
• Contribute to DevSecOps pipeline and ensure code quality with SonarQube.
• Mentor mid-level developers and participate in agile ceremonies.

Skills

Java

JavaFX

C++

Guice

Git

GitLab

Gradle

SonarQube

VMWare Workstation

Nexus

Artifactory

Cloud platforms

Microservices

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor of Science in a related STEM field

Tools

GitLab

Artifactory

Nexus

SonarQube

VMWare Workstation

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

• Programming languages & Frameworks: Java, JavaFX & C++ required.
• Dependency injection with Guice desired.
• Version control systems and CI/CD: Git & GitLab required.
• DevSecOps principles and practices required.
• Development and Build Tools: 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

b 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

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