Software Engineer - 2

VS Tech Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider located in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Software Engineer. The role involves developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems. Candidates must have 14 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Proficiency in Java, Python, and cloud technologies is essential. An active TS/SCI FS Poly security clearance is required, with consideration for those with inactive clearances within the past 2 years.

Qualifications

• 14 years' experience as a Software Engineer in similar programs.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience acceptable.
• Experience with version control and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

Python

Cloud technologies

Version control (GitLab)

Object-oriented programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

• Candidates must sit in the Washington DC metro area or within 90 mins driving time. So that would include Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Fourteen (14) 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 i.e., 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.