Senior Software Engineer

Astrion; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to directly support the USAF Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division, based at Lackland AFB, TX. The role requires U.S.

citizenship, an active TS/SCI clearance, and a strong background in software development using Python, Java, JavaScript, and C. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity with responsibilities spanning design, documentation, and DevOps integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• 10+ years of software development experience
• Knowledge of Python, Java, JavaScript and C languages
• Ability to work with multiple teams and customer relationships

Responsibilities

• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, requirements, and proposed solutions
• Document and demonstrate solutions with clear code comments and diagrams
• Plan system specifications, standards, and programming
• Improve operations by analyzing systems and recommending changes
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain and license software
• Develop software solutions by studying user needs and data flows
• Plan and implement agile acquisition/SW development techniques
• Plan and implement DevOps processes for cloud and non-cloud apps
• Coordinate with PMs on findings and vendor adjustments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

C

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer

LOCATION: Joint Base San Antonio, TX

JOB STATUS: Full Time; Salaried

CLEARANCE: MUST have an active Top Secret clearance

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to directly support the USAF Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division, which is within the USAF Cyber and Networks Directorate and located at Lackland AFB, TX.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience creating, debugging, patching, and maintaining software and/or applications
• Knowledgeable in multiple programming languages to include Python, Java, JavaScript, and C languages
• Ability to Integrate with other organizations/teams
• Ability to develop a highly effective working relationship with the customer

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of experience with Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems development
• 5+ years in multiple programming languages to include Python, Java, JavaScript, and C languages is preferred
• Experience working and incorporating Agile Scrum development methodology

Responsibilities Include:

• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
• Preparing and installing solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
• Improving operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• Obtaining and licensing software by obtaining required information from vendors, recommending purchases, testing, and approving products.
• Providing information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.
• Accomplishing engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Developing software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, investigating problem areas, and following the software development life cycle.
• Plan and or implement agile acquisition/SW development techniques.
• Plan and or implement DevOps processes and techniques for Cloud and non-cloud applications.
• Coordinate with PMs on findings and propose changes needed to ensure vendor makes adjustments based off of requirements
• Other duties as assigned