Software Engineer

Root Source; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Root Source is seeking a Software Engineer with an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly for advanced, secure software initiatives in Maryland.

You will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, review code and tests, and collaborate on system design, performance, and data handling.

Qualifications include seven years of SWE experience, a Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field, and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems.
• Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document results.
• Provide input to system design including hardware/software trade-offs and use of COTS/GOTS where appropriate.
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the project.

Skills

Java experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Software Engineer:

Active TS/SCI w/Full Scope Poly required.

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

The Software Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

• Java experience required


• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements


• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features


• Debug existing software and correct defects


• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments


• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories


• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards


• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards


• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components


• Write or review software and system documentation


• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas


• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project


• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance


• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design


• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries

Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.


• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position