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
- Turn user needs into software design and performance criteria, then build new code or add features to existing systems
- Find and fix defects, test software against design needs, and record the test results
- Connect software with other systems or operating environments, and write simple queries for data stores
- Recommend improvements to software documentation and development practices
What you bring
- At least seven years of software development experience
- An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, as eligibility for classified access is required
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level software engineer who can work independently or with a team across varied software systems. Some telework is allowed.
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.
A minimum of 7 years of software development experience is required.
Desired Experience and/or Skills:
Environment
• AWS WorkSpace and EC2
• GitLab
• Linux and shell scripts
• Docker and Docker Compose
• REST clients (web browser, curl)
Web
• JavaScript (ESM), CSS
• JSON files for user test data
• Node.js and NPM
• Express web server
• Vite, React, React Query, Redux
• PKI/TLS/SSL certificates (OpenSSL, MADCert)
APIs
• OpenAPI (Swagger)
DevOps
• AWS ECS (FarGate) and S3
• GitLab CI/CD, Pipelines
• Venom (Test Harness)
General
• Customer service and tickets
*Some telework is allowed.
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.