Software Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Peterson Technologies. Annapolis Junction · full-time · $104,500–$175,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build or update complex software, including analytics, algorithms, large-data processing, real-time systems, and business applications
- Turn user needs into software design and performance requirements, then implement new features or modify existing code
- Test software against design requirements, record results, debug defects, and resolve reported problems
- Connect existing software with changed systems or operating environments, and create straightforward database queries
- Advise on system design choices, including hardware and software trade-offs, reuse, COTS or GOTS options, and component requirements
What you bring
- At least seven years as a software engineer, or eleven years if you do not hold a bachelor’s degree
- A computer science or related bachelor’s degree, or four extra years of software engineering experience
- Java eleven or later
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, plus eligibility for access to classified information
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level software engineer who can work independently or with a team on complex systems. It is based in Annapolis Junction, and requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
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 7 years’ experience as a software engineer (at least 11 years’ experience if no Bachelor’s degree)
Java (11+)
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 provides for an excellent benefit package to include generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k contribution and Tuition and Training reimbursement.
Salary range = $104,500 - $175,000
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.