Senior Software Engineer
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Peterson Technologies. Annapolis Junction · full-time · $220,000–$240,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and update complex software systems from documented requirements, including analytics, algorithms, large datasets, and real-time applications
- Review and test software components against design needs, record results, and fix reported software problems
- Shape software design decisions, weighing hardware trade-offs, reuse, and COTS or GOTS options against new development
- Turn user needs into design and performance requirements, then add features, debug defects, and integrate software into systems
- Create data queries and recommend improvements to software documentation and development standards
What you bring
- At least fourteen years as a software engineer, or eighteen years if you do not hold a bachelor’s degree
- A bachelor’s in computer science or a related discipline, unless you have four additional years of software engineering experience
- Java 11 or newer and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility
Who this fits
This senior engineering role suits someone comfortable building and maintaining varied, complex systems, either independently or with a team. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, and candidates must meet eligibility requirements for classified access.
From the employer
Peterson Technologies has been the premier resource for mission-critical solutions through detailed analysis, strategic insight, extensive operational experience, and technical expertise. Today, we provide leading-edge data, network security software, and expert guidance to reduce exposure to information theft and augment protections for our customers systems. If you are looking to join a company that provides amazing benefits, a healthy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and talented subject matter experts, consider joining our team!
Job Description:
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Requirements:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline OR four additional years’ software engineering experience
At least 14 years’ experience as a software engineer (at least 18 years’ experience if no Bachelor’s degree)
Java (11+)
Preferred skills: Springboot, Docker, AWS, ElasticSearch, GIT, GITlab, CI/CD, microservices architecture, and Gradle.
Qualifications
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
- Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
- Debug existing software and correct defects
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
- Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.
Please send your request to HR at [email protected] or call.
Peterson Technologies provides for an excellent benefit package to include generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k contribution and Tuition and Training reimbursement.
Salary range depending on experience - $220,000 - $240,000
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