What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate Software Engineer position at VTG Defense?
What will you do?
This role is to develop a combat system (CIS) that runs as part of a larger integrated tactical system. This role will primarily be software development, integration, testing, and system troubleshooting. The selected candidate will work with a vast team of Software Testers, Integrators, Integrated Logistics Specialists, Systems Engineers, Software Developers, and System Operators. The candidate will be responsible for:
- Software development - primarily but not limited to Java, Python, C
- Work as part of a larger integrated team across multiple companies
- Assisting in software build, delivery, integration, and test in multiple unclassified and classified labs in Manassas VA
- Provide technical input to program managers and government representatives
Do you have what it takes?
- Must have two years of experience.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology (or similar degree)
- Experience developing software with Java, C , and Python
- Experience with Git workflows
- Experience with Linux and Docker
- Comfortable working in Linux from the command line (RHEL 8, 9)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Initiative, innovation, and resourcefulness.
- US Citizen with current Secret Clearance
- Successful completion of background check
Desired Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:
- Experience as a DevOps, Software, Integration, or Test engineer (or similar role)
- Experience with modern PaaS environment tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, KVM, Helm)
- Experience with CI/CD tools, languages, and frameworks (Jenkins, Ansible, GitOps, Nexus, Robot Framework)
- Experience with shell scripting languages
- Experience with Automated Testing
- Networking experience
- Experience with naval tactical systems, preferably submarine fire control systems
VTG's estimated starting pay range is $80,000-$110,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000