Software/Test Engineer

Synergy ECP; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP in Columbia, MD seeks software professionals to design, develop and test Windows or UNIX based application software, in an Agile environment, supporting government, defense and health care clients.

The role involves building GUIs, configuring builds with Visual Studio/.NET or UNIX make files, and delivering complex programs with C, C++, Java or Python across security-focused systems. Candidates should have multiple years of experience and a strong commitment to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in commercial, Government, or academic settings, or 4 years academic experience developing with object-oriented programming languages.
• 1 year experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET OR 1 year experience developing UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments developing complex programs using C, C#, Java or other comparable languages.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and tests application software to fulfill unique requirements on Windows, UNIX or other specified programs.
• Builds applications using a specified programming language per the Government.
• Builds Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for custom applications.
• Responds to evolving requirements in an Agile environment.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

Perl

Scripting

Windows

UNIX/Linux

Agile

GUI design

Testing

Security awareness

Tools

Visual Studio/.NET

Makefiles

UNIX build environments

Job description

Synergy ECP is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business SD(VOSB) that was formed in July 2007 with Headquarters in Columbia, MD and is made up of talented, dedicated staff to provide a broad range of services to the defense, intelligence and health care industries.

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI

Other Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years in commercial, Government, or academic setting, or four (4) years academic experience developing with object-oriented programming languages.
• Minimum one (1) year experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environment OR minimum one (1) year experience developing UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments developing complex programs using C, C#, C++, Java or other comparable languages. (Note: one-year development experience may be credited for appropriate coursework in Windows or Unix programming, completed as part of an awarded Bachelors or Masters.)

Task Responsibilities/Desired Skills

• Designs, develops and tests application software to fulfill unique requirements on Windows, UNIX or other specified programs.
• Builds applications using a specified programming language per the Government.
• Builds Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for custom applications.
• Responds to evolving requirements in an Agile environment.

General Experience

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in conducting both component and system integration level testing on complex software products
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a system administrator supporting computer systems running Microsoft Windows NT, Unix, and Linux operating systems
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in C, C++, Perl, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Experience installing, configuring, and using personal security products including host and network-based firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.