Software Developer

Job Description

Job Description

The Software Developer is responsible for supporting development efforts supporting the A50 department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organizations goals by operating in key development role with design, peer review, coding, and troubleshooting support. This position will directly impact Tomahawk Tactical Weapons Control System scrum teams and various military stakeholders through program increment development cycles.

CORE FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES

LEVEL 4

Works independently to:

Oversee the entire software development life-cycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment.

Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Plan, prioritize, and coordinate development tasks to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

Design and implement scalable and maintainable software architectures that align with project requirements.

Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing code for maximum performance.

Analyze complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.

Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for projects, including design specifications and user guides.

Participate in Agile methodologies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.

Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend tools or practices to enhance team productivity.

BASIC SKILLS

LEVEL 4

Six to nine years of experience and an expert in:

Programming languages: C++, Java or JavaFX

Software architecture principles and design patterns

Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools

Version control systems: GIT of GitLab

Cloud platforms and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines

Microservice architecture and containerization

Automated testing frameworks

System monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques

Linux as a development and target platform

EDUCATION

BS in relevant STEM degree Required

CERTIFICATIONS

Relevant Software Development Certification Required, in lieu of BS STEM Degree

PAY RANGE

$140,000.00 to $170,000.00 annually, DOE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position is On-site

May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs

Frequent use of keyboard and typing

Frequent sitting and standing

WORK SCHEDULE

STD 80

Must have ability to work within company and customer schedule requirements which may vary depending on criticality and necessity of a given task.

The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements

U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer