Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 3

Kaizen Approach, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 137,610 - 168,190; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare

Financial and family support

Retirement planning

Paid training

4 weeks PTO

Profit sharing

Job summary

A technology-focused company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and enhance complex software systems, requiring 20 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. The role involves reviewing and testing software, leading development efforts, and requires active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. The position offers competitive compensation, ample PTO, and a robust benefits package including health and financial support.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems.
• Review and test software components, resolve issues, and document results.
• Contribute to system design and analyze hardware/software tradeoffs.
• Serve as a team lead or technical lead for software development teams.

Skills

Software design and performance analysis

Debugging and functionality improvement

Software development and modification

Complex database design and implementation

Leadership in technical projects

Scientific software modeling

New technologies recommendation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Kaizen Approach is currently seeking a Software Engineer (SWE) to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, including real-time systems, analytics, and large data manipulation. In this role, you’ll review and test software components, resolve issues, and document results to meet design requirements. You’ll contribute to system design, analyzing hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, and COTS/GOTS integration. Utilizing appropriate development methodologies, you’ll provide input on requirements analysis and synthesis. This position offers the opportunity to work individually or as part of a team on innovative software solutions.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements, and debug existing software to correct defects and improve functionality.
• Must possess the ability to design and code new software, modify existing software to add new features or adapt to new hardware, and implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance standards.
• Must be capable of integrating existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments, designing or implementing complex database interfaces and queries, and developing simple data queries for databases.
• Must have the ability to write or review software and system documentation, recommend improvements to documentation and software development process standards, and ensure quality control of all developed and modified software.
• Must possess the ability to serve as a team lead or technical lead for one or more software development teams, oversee programming and testing responsibilities, and ensure project completion aligns with software development constraints.
• Must be capable of designing, developing, and modifying software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure design outcomes, and conferring with system and hardware engineers to derive requirements and address performance needs.
• Must have the ability to recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects, coordinate software system installation, monitor equipment functioning, and select software development processes in coordination with the customer and system engineering teams.
• Must have twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, or a total of twenty-four (24) years of SWE experience if no degree is present.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Salary Range

A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications. The expected salary range for this position is: $152,900 - $XXX,XXX

About Kaizen Approach

At Kaizen Approach, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well-being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. With 4 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays, gifted 401k, profit sharing, and paid training, we’re committed to your growth and happiness—both at work and beyond!

Kaizen Approach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.