Senior Software Developer

DCS Corp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a software developer to analyze, design, and develop software supporting military aviation mission planning. You will work on system modeling, simulation, and tool selection to ensure performance and reliability.

The role requires a DoD environment background, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, and an Active Secret clearance. Responsibilities include SME ownership, collaboration with teams, and presenting technical analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science required.
• 10–12 years software engineering experience in a DoD environment.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to design, develop, and work with software with groups or individually.
• Experience with C#, C++, .NET Windows Forms and UI technologies (WPF/HTML5/JS/TypeScript).
• Strong debugging skills and clear communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software requirements and design components.
• Develop software components and user interfaces.
• Perform system and unit-level testing.
• Own the application as SME.
• Represent the team in meetings with technical analysis and materials.
• Collaborate with other teams, customers and users to deliver the product.
• Work independently or in a team environment.

Skills

C# / C++ development

Windows UI development

HTML5 / JavaScript / TypeScript

Debugging

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

10–12 years software engineering in DoD

Tools

.NET Framework

Windows Forms

WPF

Angular

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