Software Engineer II

Serco; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to support mission-critical software modernization and deployment for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Offutt AFB, NE.

You will work within an Agile/DevOps context to advance mission planning and execution capabilities and collaborate with DoD partners to drive innovation and reliability of strategic weapon systems. The role involves testing, documentation, design elaboration, and continuous integration/deployment tasks as part of a diverse

Qualifications

• BA/BS in the respective technical/professional discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years supporting the DoD.
• Experience in Agile DevOps.
• Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.

Skills

Agile DevOps

Education

BA/BS in technical discipline

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco has an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as a Software Engineer, to work out of Offutt AFB, NE.

The Software Engineer will support mission-critical software modernization, development, and deployment efforts for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center

This Role involves advancing mission planning and execution capabilities for strategic deterrence through systems engineering, Agile/DevOps practices, and continuous integration/delivery methodologies. Contractors will be engaged in evaluating and enhancing the survivability, interoperability, and reliability of strategic weapon systems while contributing to planning documents, test and evaluation strategies, and rapid technology fielding efforts. This is a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical NC3 software and systems that shape national defense strategies and collaborate with diverse DoD and government partners to drive innovation and operational excellence in support of the strategic enterprise.

In this role, you will:

• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.

• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.

• Improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommend changes in policies and procedures.

• Obtain and license software by obtaining required information from vendors; recommending purchases; testing and approving products.

• Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues

• Perform Software Quality Assurance (SQA) to ensure that developed software meets and complies with defined or standardized quality specifications.

• Work as a member of an agile software development team. Performing some mix of the below tasks at the request of the government team lead or engineering lead.

• Elaborate high level feature/function descriptions into detailed technical designs and tasks, in collaboration with users and government lead engineers.

• Perform coding tasks for features/functions which can include automation script writing for auto deployable software and configuration

• Perform coding tasks for functional and performance tests for features/functions.

• Perform peer design and code reviews with other team members.

• Perform coding/scripting tasks for software build, packaging and deployment

• Perform other software engineering and documentation tasks as assigned.

• The contractor shall understand, articulate and implement best practices related to this area of expertise.

• Defining business requirements and recommending a technical approach to meet the needs of a specific system or software application.

• Generate design specifications for software development to include translating business requirements into detailed algorithms for coding.

• Review technical documentation such as user guides, training manuals, and system specifications, prior to distribution to end-users and ensure his/her subject area is accurately represented.

• Fully define current and future integrated requirements for hardware, software, database, and infrastructure systems to optimize software design and implementation.

• Coordinate the integration of developmental software into operational platforms.

• Assess applicability of new technologies to mission requirements.

• Identify and utilize digital tools and technologies to design, develop, test, and manage complex systems, promoting collaboration, and improving efficiency.

• Perform a variety of systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to the development, operation, and maintenance of software, encompassing techniques and procedures often regulated by a software development process with the purpose of improving the reliability and maintainability of software systems.

• Establish software information and engineering requirements which is necessitated by the potential complexity of AFNWC/NCC and USSTRATCOM software systems, which may contain millions of lines of codes.

• Develop software protypes to support system modernization initiatives.

• Apply the discipline of software engineering for specific technical problems and procedures, including knowledge, tools, and methods for software requirements, software design, software construction, software testing, and software maintenance tasks.

• Relate the disciplines of software engineering to the disciplines of computer science, computer engineering, management, mathematics, project management, quality management, software ergonomics, and systems engineering.

• Research and analyze emerging commercial and other DoD technologies for potential applicability to USSTRATCOM systems addressing system and software application requirements.

• Perform analysis of alternatives on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software tools identifying software solutions that may be utilized "as is" or further developed or incorporated into software prototypes. COTS and GOTS software and software prototypes shall support the research, testing, and assessment of proposed operating concepts and system architectures including the development and testing of new communications, messaging, and data transmission concepts

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• BA/BS in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed

• Minimum of 2 years supporting the DOD

• Experience in Agile DevOps

• Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations.