Software Engineer

Tractor Supply; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tractor Supply in Stafford, VA is seeking a Java-focused software engineer for DoD-related projects. You will gather requirements, design, implement, test, and maintain Java applications on Windows and Linux (RHEL).

The role operates in an Agile team with government and contractor personnel, and requires TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, delivering robust software, and maintaining documentation while adapting to evolving tools and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE or related STEM field is required.
• Master's degree is desirable.
• 1+ years of full-time Java development experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong communication and multitasking.
• Experience with Windows and RHEL, including Bash.

Responsibilities

• Interface with stakeholders and users to gather and document requirements.
• Develop Java based software applications to meet requirements.
• Test, install, and maintain software on both Windows and primarily RHEL operating systems. Some work may be performed at remote sites.

Skills

Java programming

Requirements gathering

Software development

Testing and debugging

Documentation

Agile development

Windows

Linux command line

SQL/JDBC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related STEM field

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Tomcat

JBoss/WildFly

Jira

Bitbucket

Git

Linux (RHEL)

Windows

Bash

SQL/MySQL

JDBC/JPA

Job description

The prospective candidate will perform software development using Java technologies for distributed web and enterprise applications for DoD (Department of Defense) related projects. The prospective candidate will assist with requirements analysis, application design, code development, testing, code maintenance, software install and documentation. The work to be performed will primarily be done in Stafford, VA. Travel CONUS/OCONUS up to 20% may be required. The candidate will work as part of a mixed team of U.S. Government and contractor personnel in an Agile development environment.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Interface with stakeholders and users to gather and document requirements.
• Develop Java based software applications to meet requirements.
• Test, install, and maintain software on both windows and primarily Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems. Some work may be performed at remote sites.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related STEM field is required.
• Master's degree is desirable.
• Professional experience, certifications, and demonstrated skills may be substituted for a formal degree.
• 1 or more years of full-time professional programming experience in Java
• Successful candidates must be well organized, a good communicator, and capable of multi-tasking; must possess strong analytical skills, and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Ability to learn new tools, technologies, and techniques.
• Ability to work on Windows and RHEL environments, including the Linux command line interface (e.g., bash).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing thick client Java Swing applications
• Experience developing multi-threaded and distributed Java applications
• Experience with Java Web application (e.g., Tomcat) servers or Java Applications servers (e.g. JBoss and/or Wildfly are highly desired)
• Developing Java applications that use relational databases (JDBC, SQL, MySQL)
• Jakarta EE experience (JDBC, JNI, JNDI, JMS, Servlet/JSP, EJB/JPA)
• Java Spring experience
• Web service experience (e.g., RESTFul Web services)
• Substantial experience with delivering and maintaining software on Linux platforms
• Experience working with version control tools (Jira's Bamboo, Bitbucket, GIT)
• Web (Brower based) GUI front end development (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Angular)
• C/C++ programming experience

Security Clearance:

• TS/SCI clearance is required, must be a US Citizen
• Ability to pass a CI polygraph will be required
• Selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements associated with access to classified information.

TSC Benefits:

• TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package, including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.