Software Engineer - 1

VS Tech Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions provider based in Washington, DC is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and enhance complex software systems. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in computer science and at least seven years of experience as a software engineer. Expertise in Java, Python, and cloud technologies is essential. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active security clearance. This role involves working individually or within a team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline is required.
• Seven years' experience as a Software Engineer is required.
• Experience with version control software tools such as GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and enhances complex software systems.
• Reviews and tests software components for design adherence.
• Resolves software problem reports.

Skills

Experience with version control software tools

Cloud technologies

Java programming

Python programming

Object-oriented programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Seven years of experience as a Software Engineer

Tools

GitLab

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

• Candidates must sit in the Washington DC metro area or within in 90 minutes driving time. So that would include Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.
• Due to the nature of work performed, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI FS Poly is required at the time of hire or if the clearance has been inactive for less than 2 years, then we will consider them. They must complete a security verification and their start date would be pending the reactivation of their clearance.

Job 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. 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.

Qualification

• 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.
• Experience with version control software tools such as GitLab.
• Experience with cloud technologies.
• Experience with Java, especially if they are familiar with any modern Java framework development (Spring, Spring Boot, etc.) and Python.
• NOTE: Candidate will be considered if they know any object-oriented programming languages.