Software Engineer- HSV, AL (Contingent on Award)

Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our nation.
Davidson is seeking a Software Engineer to support the SCALE (Supply Chain Analytics and Logistics Environment) development program in Huntsville, AL. SCALE is a data-driven analytics platform that integrates procurement, logistics, and forecasting operations to enable predictive and prescriptive decision-making for the Department of Defense. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building scalable, secure, and data-centric software solutions in an Agile development environment. The role is part of a cross-functional team including software developers, data analysts, data engineers, product owners, and cybersecurity professionals, all focused on building a secure, scalable, and data-driven environment that supports enterprise-level analytics and AI readiness.

All team members should be able to:
•Experiment with innovative ideas and technologies to expand the realm of possible
•Self-organize and contribute to Agile ceremonies and iterative development
•Collaborate and visualize concepts effectively (e.g., whiteboarding, technical diagrams, 1-pagers)
•Embrace continuous learning and contribute to shared technical architectural growth

Job Responsibilities:
The Software Engineer will design, build, and maintain modular software components, APIs, and microservices that serve as the backbone of the SCALE analytics ecosystem. This role involves building data services and integration layers that support Power BI dashboards, advanced analytics and secure system interoperability. This includes:

•Designing and implementing RESTful APIs, data access services, and backend logic to support dynamic reporting and analytics.
•Developing and maintaining data pipelines and middleware to connect databases, APIs, and visualization layers.
•Integrating data pipelines into an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) DevSecOps CI/CD environment.
•Collaborating with data analysts to optimize query performance and data retrieval for business intelligence and forecasting tools.
•Participating in code reviews, testing, and integration to ensure high-quality, maintainable software.
•Supporting documentation, version control, and configuration management in alignment with Agile best practices.
•Assisting in the design and implementation of scalable architecture to enable future AI/ML features and predictive analytics modules.

Job Requirements:
•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
•4-10 years of professional experience in software development.
•Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (Python, C , Java, or similar).
•Experience developing in Linux and/or Windows environments.
•Strong understanding of RESTful API design, modular code structure, and service-based architectures.
•Familiarity with SQL and database integration (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar)
•Exposure to AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud architectures.
•Knowledge of full software development lifecycle best practices, including code reviews, unit testing, CI/CD, and version control.
•Excellent collaboration and communication skill within Agile, multi-disciplinary teams.

Desired Competencies:
•Experience integrating Power BI or similar visualization platforms through back-end data services or APIs.
•Experience with containerization and orchestration.
•Familiarity with data-centric applications or enterprise reporting environments.
•Understanding of DevSecOps pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code.
•Experience with web protocols (REST, gRPC, Pub/Sub) and modern frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, React).
•Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), such as Terraform or CloudFormation
•Working knowledge of DOD security and compliance standards.

Clearance:
•Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance (not required to start)