Software Engineer, Journeyman

Colsa-5; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer to apply broad software engineering knowledge across documentation, design, validation, and DevOps for cloud and non-cloud applications.

Responsibilities include planning, requirements analysis, and SDLC adherence, with emphasis on agile techniques and procurement processes. U.S. citizenship and Top Secret DoD clearance are required, reflecting the security-sensitive nature of the work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field with at least 3 years of experience, DoD preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required; Top Secret DoD clearance
• Experience with software development life cycle and documentation is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess feasibility by evaluating requirements, solutions and proposed approaches.
• Document and demonstrate solutions with clear code, diagrams, and comments.
• Design system specifications, standards, and programming approaches.
• Improve operations by analyzing systems and recommending policy changes.
• Acquire and license software by evaluating vendors and testing products.
• Collect and summarize development and service issues to provide insights.
• Develop software solutions by studying needs, data usage, and workflows.

Skills

Software lifecycle

DevOps practices

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

High School Diploma

Job description

COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Software Engineer that will perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of software engineering to include but not be limited to reviewing, preparing, and analyzing all types of documentation, planning, requirements, design, Validation and Verification, support, and test--to include source code, configuration files, and engineering resolution support.

Responsibilities may also include. but are not limited to:

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


• Documenting and demonstrating solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code


• Preparing and installing solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming


• Improving operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures


• Obtaining and licensing software by obtaining required information from vendors, recommending purchases, testing, and approving products


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


• Accomplishing engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed


• Developing software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, investigating problem areas, and following the software development life cycle


• Plan and or implement agile acquisition/software development techniques


• Plan and or implement DevOps processes and techniques for Cloud and non-cloud applications

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

Required Qualifications

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience
  
  
  • Bachelors Degree in related field and at least 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in DoD
  
  
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional disciplined being performed, 5 of which must be DoD
  
  


• U.S. Citizenship required; Must have a current/active Top Secret DoD security clearance

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.