Sr Software Engineer

Ledgent Technology; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Technology is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to create, modify, test, and maintain software for remote field environments. You will work with engineers, subject matter experts, contractors, and field engineers in a self-motivated and collaborative setting.

The role reports to the Director of Product Development and covers R&D, product development, sustainment, and testing. Responsibilities include desktop/mobile/cloud development, documentation, and field-ready software delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience.
• Experience in Java, C/C++, Python, Bash, or JavaScript with knowledge of frameworks.
• Experience in complex, clustered applications.
• Significant Android programming with Bluetooth/BLE is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in object-oriented or functional design and development.
• Relational databases and SQL; GUI/HCI design; Version control (Subversion, Git).
• Build automation tools (Gradle, Maven) and CI (Jenkins).
• Application networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, IPv4/6, UDP, NAT, Routing, DMZ).
• System deployment using cloud services, virtual machines and containers.
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Familiar with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy code for desktop, mobile and/or cloud applications using Java, JavaScript and other frameworks and programming languages
• Update and maintain software and support documentation as needed
• Debug complex software systems with the objective of preventing recurrence
• Generate engineering models and test under lab and field conditions
• Coordinate software design with other subsystems
• Support design for manufacturing and production
• Provide inputs to overall systems tests and equipment acceptance tests
• Provide remote diagnostic/troubleshooting support to deployed exercise teams
• Generate engineering reports and briefing inputs as required

Skills

Java

JavaScript

C/C++

Python

Bash

Android

OO/Functional design

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Git

Subversion

Gradle

Maven

Jenkins

Linux

Windows

JIRA

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

This person will be responsible for creating, modifying, testing, and maintaining custom software and applications for use in remote field environments. This person will be required to work with engineers, subject matter experts, contractors, and field engineers and should be self-motivated and work well independently and in a team environment.

Provides government agencies and commercial clients with technology and services for collective training, test and evaluation, and policy analysis exercises. Our field-proven systems utilize software for of data collection/transmission/analysis/presentation, high fidelity instrumentation, geo-locating sensors, augmented reality applications, and turnkey support services that are customized for each client.

The Sr. Software Engineer will work within a collaborative team environment and take their ideas through all aspects of the engineering process; from concept to field test to final production. This person will report directly to the Director of Product Development and provide software support in research & development, product development, sustainment, and testing.

Salary: $140k-180k

This person will be responsible for creating, modifying, testing, and maintaining custom software and applications for use in remote field environments. This person will be required to work with engineers, subject matter experts, contractors, and field engineers and should be self-motivated and work well independently and in a team environment.

Provides government agencies and commercial clients with technology and services for collective training, test and evaluation, and policy analysis exercises. Our field-proven systems utilize software for of data collection/transmission/analysis/presentation, high fidelity instrumentation, geo-locating sensors, augmented reality applications, and turnkey support services that are customized for each client.

The Sr. Software Engineer will work within a collaborative team environment and take their ideas through all aspects of the engineering process; from concept to field test to final production. This person will report directly to the Director of Product Development and provide software support in research & development, product development, sustainment, and testing.

The specific responsibilities include:

• Design, build, test, and deploy code for desktop, mobile and/or cloud applications using Java, JavaScript and other frameworks and programming languages
• Update and maintain software and support documentation as needed
• Debug complex software systems with the objective of preventing recurrence
• Generate engineering models and test under lab and field conditions
• Coordinate software design with other subsystems
• Support design for manufacturing and production
• Provide inputs to overall systems tests and equipment acceptance tests
• Provide remote diagnostic/troubleshooting support to deployed exercise teams
• Generate engineering reports and briefing inputs as required

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of related experience
• Exposure in multiple of the following: Java, C/C++, Python, Bash, or JavaScript with ability to discuss frameworks, libraries, and methodologies
• Experience in complex, clustered applications.
• Significant Android programming with Bluetooth/BLE experience a strong plus
• Practical experience in object-oriented or functional design and development
• Relational databases and SQL; GUI/HCI design; Version control (Subversion, Git)
• Build automation tools (e.g., Gradle, Maven) and continuous integration (e.g, Jenkins)
• Application networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, IPv4/6, UDP, NAT, Routing, DMZ)
• System deployment using cloud services, virtual machines and containers
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Familiar with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence Bitbucket)

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong programming and debugging skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with the implementation of AI tools for autonomous data analysis
• Familiar with military training systems, events, formats, and protocol
• Familiar with simulation protocols such as DIS, HLA and TENA
• Ability to work closely in small teams to create well integrated products in short design cycles with good documentation and reproducible methods
• Flexible team-oriented attitude; able to adapt to changing requirements
• A strong advocate for process improvement
• Documentation and technical writing skills desired
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

Other Requirements:

• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check
• A drug screen will be required as part of the hiring process
• Ability to travel required (typically one week every 2-3 months). Trips to include testing of developed software in operating environment and new client development/planning on location.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.