Software Engineer (Soldier Pair) - Interim Secret Required - On Site Austin, TX

NANA Regional Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking Software Engineers to mentor novice Soldiers in software development. This role emphasizes hands-on coaching, allowing Soldiers to gain expertise and ownership of their projects. You will design and develop high-availability applications while practicing eXtreme Programming and Test Driven Development methodologies. Join a mission-driven team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing, making a significant impact in the tech landscape. If you're passionate about software engineering and eager to empower others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Proficient in modern object-oriented programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable applications focusing on front-end and server-side development.
• Implement user stories from the backlog using Test Driven Development.

Skills

Java

TypeScript

C++

React

Test Driven Development (TDD)

DevSecOps

Python

Kotlin

Job description

Systems Intelligence is excited to uphold the Army Software Factory’s mission of enabling Soldiers to become software professionals. We are looking for Software Engineers to pair 1:1 with novice Soldiers, coaching them to learn by doing. The objective is for Software Engineer coaches to impart progressive expertise so soldiers can take full ownership of their projects and train others.

Travel:

CONUS travel will be determined as needed.

Shift:

Core hours are 8:45 A.M. to 5:15 P.M. Central Time, Monday through Friday, with eight hours per day, including a designated lunch window between 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy high-availability, low-latency, scalable applications, focusing on both front-end and server-side development.
• Implement user stories from the backlog, writing tests prior to production code following Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Contribute to architecture and complexity assessments for the product team.
• Practice eXtreme Programming (XP), working in pairs to share knowledge and improve code quality.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Proficiency in modern object-oriented programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, TypeScript, C++, Spring Boot, React).
• Experience coaching junior developers in software planning, development, architecture, testing, and security across the software lifecycle.
• Fluency in test-driven development, lean methodologies, and DevSecOps practices.
• Knowledge of Java, C#, Spring Boot, PHP, TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, Python, Kotlin, with the ability to learn new languages or data structures as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an interim and final Secret clearance.