Senior Software Engineer

Convirgence; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Chantilly, Virginia, is seeking a Software Engineer. The role involves troubleshooting and resolving software issues, designing functions for analytical systems, and integration of GOTS provided software requiring Linux administration. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience, including Linux administration and proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Java, or .Net. This position offers a significant opportunity in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated capability at enterprise Linux administration.
• Familiarity with Windows based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
• Design and develop functions for analytical systems.
• Integrate GOTS provided software requiring Linux administration.
• Modify existing software to correct errors and improve performance.

Skills

Linux Administration

Systems Deployment

Application Troubleshooting

MariaDB/MySQL Administration

C/C++ Programming

Java Programming

Visual Basic Programming

.Net Programming (C#, .Net Visual Basic)

Agile PM Methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH FULL SCOPE POLY REQUIRED***

Job Description

Seeking Software Engineer to trouble shoot, assist and resolve issues with the systems software. To design and develop functions for analytical systems which possesses a wide range of capabilities, including numerous engineering, business and records management functions. Provide input for developing plans for automated information systems from project inception to conclusion, including systems requirements determination. Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation. Analyzes user interfaces and software performance tuning, analyze workload and computer usage, maintain interfaces with outside systems, analyze downtime, analyze proposed system modifications, upgrades, maintains COTS products ensuring integration with analytical system and data processing meets government requirements. Defines the problem, and develops system requirements and program specifications, program and system specs. Develops, in conjunction with functional users, system alternative solutions.

Key Duties

• Integrate GOTS provided software (Human Language Translation) requiring Linux Administration, System deployment and application trouble shooting/debugging skills
• Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modification
• Review existing programs and assist in making refinements, reducing operating time, and improve current techniques
• Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information on project limitations, capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces in an effort to design new systems or improve existing ones
• Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or related filed and experience commensurate with 8+ years of experience; if no degree 10+ years of experience
• 8+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator
• Demonstrated capability at enterprise Linux administration
• Proficient in MariaDB/MySQL administration
• Proficient in FreeIPA
• Proficient in one or more of the following languages, C/C++, Java, Visual Basic, and .Net Programming (C#, .Net Visual Basic)
• Experience in Linux operating systems and platforms
• Familiarity with Windows based platforms
• Understanding of the implementation of the SDLC
• Familiarity with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of large system platforms
• Familiarity with the Agile PM methodology