Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Generous PTO

401(k)

HSA/FSA options

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC is seeking a Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems for national security applications. You will work on analytics, data processing, and real-time components within a collaborative team environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS or related field and seven years of SWE experience in similar programs. Candidates must have active TS/SCI with Polygraph to apply and will use Java, Python, Docker,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; additional SWE experience may substitute for degree.
• Seven years' SWE experience in similar scope and complexity.
• Strong background in Java, Python, and modern development tools.
• Experience with containers/orchestration and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software performance needs.
• Debug existing software and fix defects.
• Design, code, and modify software to add features.
• Integrate software into new systems or environments.
• Lead a team at the appropriate level for the project.

Skills

Java SE

Python

Git

Shell/Bash

Maven

JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3

JUnit

Modern IDEs

Software architecture development

Requirements analysis

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

GitLab CI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Spring Framework

Hibernate

MySQL

Web Services

Google Web Toolkit or Vaadin

Job description

Title: Software Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Compensation Range: $150 -$170K

• Clearance:
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply
• Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
• Benefits Overview: Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• CollegeAmerica 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services
• Position Description: The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
• Seven (7) years' experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Responsibilities:
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem_ areas
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design
• Required Skills:
• Five years of experience developing with Java SE, Python, Git, Shell/Bash, Nexus, Maven, JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3, JUnit, and modern IDEs.
• Five years of experience in software architecture development, requirements analysis, code generation, process execution and evaluation, and technology selection and assessment.
• Five years of experience with containers and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, GitLab CI), including microservices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing integration (e.g., SonarQube), automated deployments and failure rollbacks, and Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Five years of experience supporting Agile development programs that deliver new capabilities in each Sprint.
• Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Tool Suite, Grit, Jenkins, Hibernate, MySQL, Web Services, and Google Web Toolkit or Vaadin is a plus.