Software Engineer-Developer 4

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-Developer 4 for a contract opportunity focused on leading a software development team in Chantilly, VA. This role involves participating in the complete product development lifecycle, working on Mission Management and Mission Planning software development.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in object-oriented programming, leadership in software tasks, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position requires 100% onsite work and offers a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns.
• Experience leading software development lifecycle tasks.
• Experience in writing and executing test cases, including unit and integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small software development team focused on Mission Management and Mission Planning.
• Involved in the entire product development lifecycle.
• Review completion of software system-level analyses to identify risks and issues.

Skills

Java/C++/Python programming

Object-oriented design

Agile practices

Test-driven development (TDD)

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Spring Framework

Hibernate

RDBMS

NoSQL

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 Software Engineer-Developer 4's for a contract opportunity in Chantilly, VA/Seal Beach, CA. 100% onsite.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns.
• Experience in Java/C++/Python object-oriented programming on full stack software projects/programs.
• Experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Position Responsibilities

• The Client is looking for a Senior Software Developer Lead, to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) team, focused on leading a small software development team located in Chantilly, VA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus on leading Mission Management and Mission Planning Java software development, working alongside a cross-functional team to develop solutions to allow stakeholders to advance the mission.
• Involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for customers.
• Lead planning of software development tasks including detailed software design, coding, and unit/integration/functional/system testing of customer desired features/user stories, ensuring successful achievement of acceptance criteria.
• Partner with stakeholders to inform system definition and reviews translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.
• Review completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; lead integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle.
• Lead code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standard.
• Lead monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes and issue resolution for software systems.
• Lead review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards, tracking and evaluation of internal team and supplier performance.
• Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment—OJT or formal classroom training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JS frameworks (React, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, noSQL, REST/Open API.
• Experience with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning.
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) management.
• Experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Experience with middleware technologies, particularly Java Message Service (JMS) and WebLogic, including the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of messaging solutions.
• Experience with dependency management and automation services (e.g., Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.).
• Experience with RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) data systems.
• Experience in writing and executing test cases, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure software functionality and performance meet specifications.
• Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems.

Required Education

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry and typically 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. In the USA, ABET accreditation is preferred, although not required.

Work Hours

Full-Time/First Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Additional

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.