Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME) - SME

Jacobs; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Top-Secret Software Developer to contribute to critical national security applications. In this role, you will engage in the full software development lifecycle, focusing on coding, testing, and debugging while adhering to SCRUM and SAFE Agile methodologies. You will collaborate with technical teams to address software issues and enhance user experience, ensuring compliance with security protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact national security through innovative software solutions, making it ideal for seasoned developers looking to leverage their expertise in a meaningful way.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility required.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience with 10 years of related technical specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements.
• Works with technical staff to resolve software problems and customer complaints.
• Provides technical leadership and strategic advice on major tasks.

Skills

Software Development

SCRUM

Agile Methodologies

DevOps Practices

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

Java

JavaScript

Python

SQL

GitLab

JFROG Artifactory

Splunk

Hashicorp Vault

Terraform

JIRA

Job description

As a Top-Secret Software Developer for this program, you will be working in an organization that’s mission is to develop and operate the best possible software for critical national security enterprise applications. This organization leverages SCRUM and SAFE Agile software development methodology and strong Dev Ops practices.

You will be responsible for developing code, testing and debugging new software or enhancements to existing software. You will have a good understanding of business applications as well as user, performance, quality, interface, and security requirements. You will work with the technical team to understand problems with software and resolve them. You will resolve customer complaints with software and respond to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. You will be responsible for design, testing, security lockdown implementation, integration with standard software packages, integration with automated patching and deployment technologies, documentation, and training to include automating application and configuration deployments and updates.

Responsibilities:

1. Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software.
2. Has a good understanding of business applications as well as user, performance, quality, interface, and security requirements.
3. Works with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them.
4. Resolves customer complaints with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
5. May assist in the development of software user manuals.
6. Responsible for desktop design, testing, security lockdown implementation, integration with standard software packages, integration with automated patching and deployment technologies, documentation, and training to include automating application and configuration deployments and updates.
7. Provides technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments.
8. Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives.
9. Performs the following kinds of functions: Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs.
10. Provides strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to program and project staff.
11. Provides detailed analysis, evaluation, and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission-critical challenges/issues.
12. Consults with clients to define needs or problems, supervises studies, and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
13. Decision making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation.
14. May supervise others.

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
• Minimum of 12 years of experience with 10 years of related technical specialized experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or other related field
• In absence of degree, additional years of experience may be substituted for educational requirements

Clearance Required:

Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or other related field. In absence of degree, additional years of experience may be substituted for educational requirements.

Minimum Years of Experience:

Minimum of 12 years of experience with 10 years of related technical specialized experience.

Preferred:

• Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL
• GitLab, JFROG Artifactory and Xray, Splunk, Hashicorp Vault, Boundary, Consul, Terraform, Nexus, JIRA, Crucible, Jenkins, Ansible and Ansible Tower
• AWS Associate Level or above Certification(s)