Software System Engineer

Esmcorp; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is hiring a Software System Engineer- Lead to provide senior technical leadership for the design, development, integration, and sustainment of complex software systems within a Federal environment.

The role requires ensuring DoD architecture compliance, evaluating emerging technologies, and guiding the software development lifecycle from planning through maintenance. Strong collaboration with program management and engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of software engineering principles and SDLC for complex software systems.
• Ability to design architectures integrating hardware, software, network infrastructure and communications to support operations.
• Provide technical direction, lead engineering teams, delegate assignments, and evaluate deliverables.
• Knowledge of DoD architecture frameworks, open systems standards, interoperability requirements, and security guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the design, development, integration, implementation and sustainment of complex software systems.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, integration, testing, validation, documentation and maintenance.
• Lead and mentor engineering personnel, review technical work, and ensure deliverables meet quality and performance standards.
• Ensure software quality assurance, configuration management, and security to meet DoD standards.

Skills

Software system engineering

Technical leadership

DoD architecture frameworks

System integration

Security and risk assessment

Tools

ICAM implementation

DoD standards

Job description

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic IT services that meet mission needs for Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring a Software System Engineer- Lead to support an enterprise-level program within a federal environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Provides technical leadership and oversight for the design, development, integration, implementation, and sustainment of complex software systems. Defines system requirements and technical specifications while developing software and system architectures that integrate hardware, software, network infrastructure, and communications to meet current and future mission requirements.

Serves as the senior technical authority for software systems engineering, ensuring solutions meet performance, security, interoperability, and Department of Defense (DoD) architecture standards. Evaluates existing and emerging technologies, identifies system deficiencies and technical risks, and recommends modernization, upgrades, and enhancements.

Collaborates with program management and engineering teams to establish technical direction, support project planning, and oversee all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, integration, testing, validation, documentation, and maintenance.

Leads and mentors engineering personnel, assigns and reviews technical work, and ensures engineering deliverables meet established quality and performance standards. Provides oversight of software quality assurance, configuration management, system optimization, and operational sustainment to ensure reliable, secure, and mission-ready software solutions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Knowledge of software engineering principles, methodologies, and the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex software applications.
• Ability to design, evaluate, and oversee complex system architectures integrating hardware, software, network infrastructure, and communications to support current and future operational requirements.
• Ability to provide technical direction, lead engineering teams, mentor personnel, delegate assignments, and evaluate technical deliverables to ensure quality, efficiency, and mission success.
• Knowledge of DoD architecture frameworks, open systems standards, interoperability requirements, and applicable engineering and security guidelines to ensure compliant and effective system solutions.
• Ability to assess complex technical challenges, identify system deficiencies and risks, evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend software and hardware modernization, upgrades, and improvements.
• Ability to collaborate with program and project management, establish technical priorities, support project planning, and oversee software testing, validation, configuration management, documentation, and quality assurance.

Desired KSA

• Be a positive, self-motivated, and proactive person with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations
• Candidate must communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customers
• Must have the ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision

Minimum Training, Education, and Certifications

• Ten (10) years of experience of experience with systems engineering and software development Experience with Business Intelligence platforms, analytics, data modeling, and dashboard design.
• Experience implementing modern security solutions (e.g., Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM))
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
• Commuting proximity to Columbus, OH or Ft Belvoir, VA required

Minimum Clearance

• Secret

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk and sit; communicate verbally both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking (including stairs) throughout offices and between buildings. May require use of public transportation, personal or Government vehicle to drive to local and/or remote office locations.

Additional Requirements

• Other duties as assigned

ESM provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law