Software Engineer

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Generous PTO Policy

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC is seeking a Software Engineer for their Annapolis Junction office. The role involves developing and enhancing complex software systems to support U.S. Government missions. Applicants must have an active TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

The position offers a compensation range of $150,000 - $170,000. Key responsibilities include analyzing user requirements, debugging software, and designing new features. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline required.
• Five years of experience developing with Java SE, Python, Git, and Shell/Bash.
• Experience with Agile development programs delivering new capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.

Skills

Java SE

Python

Git

Shell/Bash

Nexus

Maven

JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3

JUnit

Containers and orchestration technologies

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Spring Framework

Jenkins

MySQL

Job description

Software Engineer – Annapolis Junction, MD

Compensation Range: $150 -$170K. Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply.

Company Overview

Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview

Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans; Generous PTO Policy; 401(k); HSA and FSA options; Life and Disability Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement and Training; Perks at Work Discount Program; Referral Program; Leads Generation Program; CollegeAmerica 529; Fitness Reimbursement Program; Travel Assistance; Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions; Life Planning Financial & Legal Services.

Position Description

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. 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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• 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.
• 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 outcomes and consequences of design.

Required Skills

• Five years of experience developing with Java SE, Python, Git, Shell/Bash, Nexus, Maven, JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3, JUnit, and modern IDEs.
• Five years of experience in software architecture development, requirements analysis, code generation, process execution and evaluation, and technology selection and assessment.
• Five years of experience with containers and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, GitLab CI), including microservices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing integration (e.g., SonarQube), automated deployments and failure rollbacks, and Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Five years of experience supporting Agile development programs that deliver new capabilities in each Sprint.
• Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Tool Suite, Grit, Jenkins, Hibernate, MySQL, Web Services, and Google Web Toolkit or Vaadin is a plus.