Sr. Software Engineer/System Engineer

NewGen Technologies; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies in Annapolis, MD seeks an experienced consulting professional to lead solution design and implementation for a multi-quarter DoD-focused productization effort. You will operate independently, coach teams, and drive quality software solutions within time and budget.

Responsibilities include collaborating with management, participating in business development, and developing detailed solutions for moderately complex projects across Java/C++ and cryptographic domains.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• US Citizenship and TS/SCI with FSP clearance required.
• 12+ years of experience in software development or consulting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design and implementation for engagements.
• Coordinate with productization and engineering teams.
• Drive business development and client communications.

Skills

Java development

C/C++

Python

Go

REST APIs

Agile methodology

Team leadership

Cryptography

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Linux

Windows

Job description

Software development effort currently underway for the productization of the Mission focused product suite to enable deployment and use beyond the current customer environment and across the broader DoD community. This is a multi-quarter effort extending through FY27 and will continue to evolve as requirements are refined in partnership with the productization team.

At a high level, this initiative requires us to \"genericize\" the current solution by removing our current customer-specific dependencies, abstracting environment-specific configurations, and developing interfaces that allow authorization workflows and key management operations to function across a variety of customer environments. This effort impacts all major components of the ecosystem, including clients, Portal, Proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.

Our Partner is seeking an experienced consulting professional who has a broad understanding of solutions, industry best practices, multiple business processes or technology designs within a product/technology family. Operate independently to provide quality work products to an engagement. May lead the solution design and implementation aspects of engagement(s) ensuring high quality, integrated software solutions within constraints of time and budget. Act as the team lead on projects, providing coaching, guidance and feedback to develop skills of team members. Effectively consults with management of customer organizations. Participate in business development activities. Develop and lead detailed solutions for moderately complex projects.

Software development effort currently underway for the productization of the Mission focused product suite to enable deployment and use beyond the current customer environment and across the broader DoD community. This is a multi-quarter effort extending through FY27 and will continue to evolve as requirements are refined in partnership with the productization team.

At a high level, this initiative requires us to \"genericize\" the current solution by removing our current customer-specific dependencies, abstracting environment-specific configurations, and developing interfaces that allow authorization workflows and key management operations to function across a variety of customer environments. This effort impacts all major components of the ecosystem, including clients, Portal, Proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.

Our Partner is seeking an experienced consulting professional who has a broad understanding of solutions, industry best practices, multiple business processes or technology designs within a product/technology family. Operate independently to provide quality work products to an engagement. May lead the solution design and implementation aspects of engagement(s) ensuring high quality, integrated software solutions within constraints of time and budget. Act as the team lead on projects, providing coaching, guidance and feedback to develop skills of team members. Effectively consults with management of customer organizations. Participate in business development activities. Develop and lead detailed solutions for moderately complex projects.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• TS/SCI FSP Clearance
• 12+ years of working experience
• BS in Computer Science or related field (or 8 years of equivalent work experience)
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with team members and clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a contractor in the Intelligence Community
• Lead changes to build Encryption Libraries and Key Management Services
• Establish and apply best practices, to ensure successful implementation of solution designs through collaborative project team communication, planning documentation, system testing, and defect resolution
• Manage day-to-day efforts toward project accomplishments
• Participate in project planning and project status communications

Highly Desired Skills

• 8 or more years experience with Java development on both Linux and Windows platforms [OR] 8 or more years of experiences with C and/or C++
  • Proficiency in at least one additional high-level language, preferably Python, Go, or Rust
• 8 or more years experience withmodern software development management
• Deep understanding of Agile methodology
• 5 or more years of Cryptographic experience, with a good understanding of key management
• 5 ormore years of experience with REST APIs
• 2 years experience with cloud platforms, tools, and administration
• 5 more years Docker and Kubernetes experience
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and performance evaluation skills
• Must be an effective team member with strong communications skills and the ability to follow-through, stay motivated, and collaborate with all team members
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

About Us

For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics.Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ