Software Engineer - Level III

Department: IEW&S

Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

Compensation: $108,000 - $162,000 / year

Description

• This position is contingent upon ACI’s successful award of the associated government contract.
• All prospective applicants will be contacted to discuss contract timelines, the process associated with hiring for this role, and award decisions progress.
  
  

ACI is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced, self-starting Software Engineer to serve as a part of ACI’s Government Programs team, which supports CPE ISW for IEW&S HQs SETA.

Duties And Responsibilities

A Software Engineer at ACI is responsible for providing web design and development services in support of communication and information platforms. This includes complex coding, maintenance, analytics, marketing integration, and user education. The software Engineer will produce uniquely tailored products that meet the specific needs of the organization, and:

• Design, develop, and maintain custom websites and applications, including those that are not form-driven and require advanced programming capabilities using multiple languages such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Python, PHP, and SQL.
• Develop and implement front-end user interfaces and back-end functionalities across various platforms to support both public-facing and internal websites.
• Provide limited support to graphics related efforts for the organizations SharePoint page and other internal content management systems.
• Use analytics and monitoring tools to assess site performance and user behavior, and make data-driven recommendations to improve usability and experience.
• Build and support event registration and information sites with customized features tailored to mission requirements.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and Army cybersecurity and accessibility standards when developing and maintaining web assets.
• Develop technical documentation and configuration settings related to web security, backup procedures, and overall site architecture.
• Provide backup support for digital and social media platforms, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment with web content strategies.
• Provide back up support for other graphics related functions, including but not limited to event photography and production of awards.
  
  

A Software Engineer who fits our team is:

• Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission.
• Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.
• Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders.
• Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.
• Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected.
• Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.
• Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; conducts himself/herself accordingly.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a Department of War security clearance is required. All applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Due to the sensitive nature of the work being performed, a candidate must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• High school diploma and 14 years of experience, or
• Associate's degree and 12 years of experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of experience, or
• Master's degree in a related field and five years of experience.
• Must possess advanced technical skills in responsive design, wireframing, and visual design to create effective and user-friendly websites.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Dreamweaver, PowerPoint & other design tools as well as HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML.
• Knowledge of operating systems such as UNIX, Windows NT, TCP/IP.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile framework and ability to apply best practices using industry standards.
• Proficient in Java, Python or C development.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience working with stakeholders and development teams.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and contributing to technical documentation.
  
  

Augustine Consulting, Inc. offers a robust benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program