Software Engineer, Lead Associate- 3626667

CTC; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 110,500 - 149,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Profit Sharing Retirement Program

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Flexible spending account

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. in Landover, MD, seeks a Software Engineering Lead Associate to guide a team on a Navy Enterprise Networks program onsite in Maryland.

The role emphasizes mentoring, design exploration, and collaboration across teams to deliver secure, well-documented software solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in C/C++, Linux/Unix, and DevSecOps practices, with a readiness to engage in architecture discussions and process improvements, on a long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field with 5 years' experience OR master's with 3 years' experience
• Active Security+ Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Strong knowledge of C, C++, Java or other C-style languages
• Experience developing software for and configuring Linux/Unix systems
• Demonstrated experience writing, testing, and debugging software
• Ability to document system-level design options including integration with COTS/GOTS
• Experience with version control, issue tracking, and documentation tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Adaptability and initiative to perform varied tasks to support program success

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and leading junior and mid-level engineers to build proofs of concept for unique capabilities
• Performing peer testing and code review
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues
• Contributing to all levels of the architecture
• Maintaining key system technical documentation
• Developing familiarity with new tools and best practices
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and further implementation of best practices in software development, unit testing, agile scrum, and DevSecOps
• Collaborating with your team to author technical reports and demonstrate capabilities to internal and external stakeholders

Skills

C/C++/Java

Linux/Unix

Version control

Communication

Independent & collaborative

Agile scrum

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Git

Docker

GitLab

SonarQube

Coverity

DNF (package management)

Job description

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC, Inc.) is seeking a Software Engineering, Lead Associate to join our dynamic team on a US Navy Enterprise Networks program in Landover, MD.

With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Why Should You Be Interested

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Certified Small Business with room for growth
• Long term and stable contract

Position Title

Software Engineering, Lead Associate

Position Location

This position is onsite in Landover, MD.

Daily Responsibilities

• Mentoring and leading junior and mid-level engineers to build proofs of concept for one-of-a-kind capabilities.
• Performing peer testing and code review.
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues.
• Contributing to all levels of the architecture.
• Maintaining key system technical documentation.
• Developing a familiarity with new tools and best practices.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and further implementation of best practices in software development, unit testing, agile scrum, and DevSecOps.
• Collaborating with your team to author technical reports and demonstrate capabilities to both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or another technical field with 5 years of experience or Masters (MS/MA) in a related field with 3 years of experience
• Active Security+ Certification, or equivalent, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months from start date.
• Strong knowledge of C, C++, Java, or other C-style, cross-platform programming languages
• Experience developing software for and configuring Linux and/or Unix systems
• Demonstrated experience writing, testing, and debugging software
• Ability to develop and document system-level design options, including integration with commercial and government off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) systems and software
• Experience with version control, issue tracking, and documentation tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Adaptability and initiative to perform a wide variety of tasks to achieve program success

Desired

• Active Security+ Certification
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Linux development experience at both user and kernel levels
• Experience modifying and compiling large open-source codebases
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience with DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, etc.
• Experience with dnf package management using local repositories

Required Clearance

• Must possess at least an active Secret clearance. Upon successful adjudication, a start date will be set and continued clearance processing toward TOP SECRET / SCI will be performed.

Pay Information

Pay Rate: 130k+

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) matching
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance (Term and Universal Life w/Long Term Care benefits)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick leave, and 11 Federal Holidays)
• Professional development assistance/Tuition reimbursement Program
• Profit Sharing Retirement Program
• Vision insurance

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.