Software Developer

Agile Defense, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is looking for a software developer at their Maryland location. The role involves supporting development tools, advocating agile principles, and managing build systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development, proficiency in cloud platforms, and a U.S. citizenship with security clearance. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work with an agile team.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with at least an Interim Secret clearance.
• 7+ years of experience in software development preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other CSPs.

Responsibilities

• Support development-related tools, both custom and SaaS.
• Interact with engineers, software developers, and test engineers.
• Advocate for agile development principles.
• Identify build/release pipeline bottlenecks.
• Triage and diagnose build failures.

Skills

Software development

AWS

Azure

DevOps

GitLab

Jira

Microsoft Windows Server

Automation tools

Education

BS or BA preferred

Tools

Git

VMWare

HyperV

Job description

Location:6560 Surveillance Loop, Building 6007, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005 (Hybrid)

Clearance Level:Active DoD -Interim Top Secret

Required Certification(s):

• DoD IAT Level II Certification (Must obtain within 90 days of starting).

SUMMARY

PM MC provides integrated system-of-system solutions to Army and Joint warfighters, whose products include computer hardware, software, communications and network management infrastructure. The Mission Command Support Center (MCSC), under PM MC, is an integral part of the Program Executive Office - Command, Control, & Communications‑Tactical (PEO‑C3T) capability portfolio, providing a centralized capability to deploy, integrate, monitor, test, manage, modernize, evaluate and sustain fielded and enterprise‑hosted MC capabilities. The MCSC mission is one of constant change and adaptation, always responding to enable deployment of new capabilities, while assuring current capabilities are at an optimal state of readiness throughout globally deployed and networked assets. The software developer is responsible for creating and maintaining a variety of software applications to support helpdesk operations and information technologies teams.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support development‑related tools, both custom and SaaS‑provided.
• Interact with other engineers on the Dev Tools and Automation team, software developers, test engineers, and release managers.
• Be an advocate for agile development principles.
• Proactively identify potential build/release pipeline bottlenecks, recommend and implement solutions. Perform System administration. Coordinate with IT for machine provisioning and related tooling. Build and release.
• Triage and diagnose build failures. Coordinate with the release management to define tools that will improve efficiency.
• Work with the development, infrastructure, release management and program management teams to define repository management strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess at minimum an Interim Secret clearance.
• BS or BA preferred but not required; 7+ years of experience in software development, education can substitute for years of experience.
• Proficient knowledge of AWS, Azure or other CSPs is preferred.
• Ability to work with a small team locally, including remote team members.
• Experience with Cloud or virtualization (AWS, VMWare, HyperV/Azure).
• Experience with build systems and release management tools (GitLab, Jira).
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server. Advanced experience maintaining Git and GitLab repositories.
• Experience developing automation and orchestration tools. Familiarity with database concepts and SQL.
• Experience managing DevOps tools including continuous integration services.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Strength Demands

• Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull

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