Software Engineer SME

Cintel Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintel, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Software Engineer (SME) to lead design, development, testing, and management of IT application projects.

You will integrate third-party components, enhance code, and automate operations, supporting analytics and data processing in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience, a BS (MS preferred), and an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering, application development, and systems integration.
• Experience with Java, C++, Python, or equivalent programming languages.
• Experience with Terraform, Gitlab; Terragrunt, Agile, Maven is a plus.
• Strong SDLC, version control, and testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and manage application development projects.
• Integrate third-party components and build new capabilities.
• Improve existing code and automate operations and maintenance tasks.
• Support analytics, modeling, and data-intensive solutions.
• Contribute to SDLC activities from planning to deployment and QA.
• Mentor team members and share development best practices.

Skills

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

GitLab

Terragrunt

Agile

Maven

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer (SME)

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and management of application development projects in support of IT infrastructure. This role involves the integration of third-party components, the creation of custom capabilities, the enhancement of existing code, and the automation of operations and maintenance tasks. The Software Engineer will contribute technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions, ranging from large-scale data processing to advanced analytics and computational modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and manage application development projects that enhance IT infrastructure.
• Integrate third-party components and introduce new custom software capabilities.
• Modify and improve existing code, recommending process improvements and automation strategies.
• Implement technical efforts under the guidance of lead architects to design, build, and deploy applications.
• Support advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and data-intensive computational solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including planning, requirements gathering, coding, testing, deployment, and quality assurance.
• Conduct and support technical project milestone reviews, code architecture sessions, and resource estimations.
• Share knowledge of development best practices and mentor team members as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, application development, and systems integration.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python, or equivalent).
• Experience with: Terraform, Gitlab; Nice: Terragrunt, Agile, maven
  
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, version control, and testing frameworks.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
• Active Top Secret security clearance (required).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with government or DoD application development projects.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, big data technologies, or containerization tools.
• Knowledge of automation tools and DevOps practices.
• Strong background in system integration and performance optimization.

CULTURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self‐organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill‐definedproblems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.
• We want our team members to be self‐motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack‐of‐all‐trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology,you’ll fit right in.

ABOUT CINTEL, INC:

Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support.

We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.

It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Cintel, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.