Software Developer

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their Mobile Development team in Chantilly, VA. The role involves the design, development, and delivery of high-quality mobile applications on the Android platform. Candidates should have a strong foundation in programming languages such as C, Java, and Python, and be familiar with Agile methodologies. Active security clearance is required. This is a 100% onsite position.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required before start.
• Minimum 8 years experience with Bachelor's, 6 years with Master's, or 4 years with PhD.
• Experience developing mobile applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality mobile software on the Android platform.
• Defend architecture in rigorous reviews and communicate ideas to customer leadership.
• Play a crucial role in shaping mission direction and success.

Skills

C

Rust

Java

Kotlin

C++

C#

Python

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Software development life cycle

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's in Science

Master's

PhD

Tools

Ghidra

IDAPro

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Mobile Development team, you will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of high-quality mobile software on the Android platform. This position is 100% onsite in Chantilly, VA.

What will you do?

• You will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of high-quality mobile software on the Android platform.
• You will need to defend the architecture in rigorous reviews and effectively communicate ideas to customer leadership.
• Your work will play a crucial role in shaping the direction and success of the mission.

Do you have what it takes?

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance to be considered. Secret eligibility must be in place by the start date and must stay in place through employment.
• Minimum education and experience are 8 years' experience with Bachelor's in Science; 6 years' experience with Masters; 4 years' experience with PhD.
• Proficient in C, Rust, Java, Kotlin, C++, C#, or Python.
• Experience developing software on Agile teams.
• Experience developing applications for mobile platforms.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle.
• Experience writing software design documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance with poly. TS/SCI with poly eligibility must be in place by the start date and must stay in place through employment.
• Experience leading software development teams.
• Deep knowledge of cryptography best practices.
• Deep knowledge of Android/Linux system internals.
• Experience with Android/Linux kernel development or driver development.
• Experience reverse engineering with Ghidra or IDAPro.
• Experience designing embedded software systems.
• Experience developing Flutter applications.
• Experience managing Linux virtual machines.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure DevOps.