What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Developer position at Tactical Engineering & Analysis?
The Software Developer is responsible for supporting development efforts supporting the H10 & H60 department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organizations goals by operating in key development role with design, peer review, coding, and troubleshooting support. This position will directly impact warfighter technologies that represent the intersection of autonomy, artificial intelligence, robotics and unmanned systems that are empowered by the application of intelligent automation systems to defeat enemy threats and technologies.
CORE FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES
Able to perform the following independently, under minimum supervision:
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions that meet project requirements and best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project needs and implement effective solutions.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using program preferred languages.
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and enhance team skills.
Analyze and optimize database performance, including designing schemas and writing efficient queries.
Implement and integrate APIs, including authentication and authorization mechanisms.
Contribute to the entire software development life cycle, from requirement gathering to maintenance.
Troubleshoot and debug software issues.
Participate in Agile methodologies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
BASIC SKILLS
Five plus (5 ) years of experience and possess a deep understanding of:
Programming languages: Java, JavaScript, C , C, Typescript, and/or Rust
Data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
Version control systems: GIT
Testing procedures and debugging techniques: Eclipse and Visual Studio Code
Agile development methodologies
Database technologies and ORM techniques
Front-end technologies and relevant frameworks
Cloud platforms
Containerization and microservices architecture
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps practices
Software security principles and best practices
Technical Documentation
Hardware Integration into a Software Application
EDUCATION
BS in relevant STEM degree Required
CERTIFICATIONS
Relevant Software Development Certification Required, in lieu of BS STEM Degree
PAY RANGE
$95,000.00 to $145,000.00 annually, DOE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job is expected to work 100% on site
May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs
Frequent use of keyboard and typing
Frequent sitting and standing
Travel one to two weeks annually
WORK SCHEDULE
STD 80
Must have ability to work within company and customer schedule requirements which may vary depending on criticality and necessity of a given task.
The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements
U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.
Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer
Salary : $95,000 - $145,000