Software Engineer

Software Engineer (Back End Developer)Job Description:GCCS-J is the Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Command and Control (C2) system of record. GCCS-J supports commanders and warfighters as they conduct joint and multinational operations by providing a fused picture of the battlespace within an integrated system that is supporting Joint Warfighter needs today. GCCS-J is focused on meeting emerging operational needs through sustainment and modernization support to operational baselines and three product areas (Situational Awareness, Infrastructure, and Intelligence). Along with sustainment and modernization, GCCS-J will focus on modifying and enhancing elements or capabilities to implement new requirements, enhance functionality, increase efficiency, or lower operating/deployment costs incorporating agile technologies and capabilities.This position requires in-depth knowledge of the entire software development life cycle. The successful candidate will be able to:Exhibit a positive attitude, a high level of initiative, and must enjoy the challenge of bringing structured notional software solutions to ill-defined environmentsPrioritize activities and deliver projects on time and within budgetInterface with multiple, geographically disbursed development teams and effectively communicate project statuses and barriersFollow Agile Development process and full life cycle development: requirements, design, implementation, test, and maintenanceLead independent technical investigations, provide technical advice, recommend technical solutions, and assist the Government in integrating the GCCS-J functionality into new baselinesExhibit attention to detail coupled with the ability to quickly learn new procedures with minimal supervisionBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM) program or equivalent related work experienceAdvanced proficiency in Java and Object-Oriented Design and ProgrammingProficient in writing REST web servicesProficient in at least one event and messaging streaming platform such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, web sockets, graphQL, NATS, Server-Sent Events (SSEs)Proficient in a variety of database types (SQL, NoSQL, GeoSpatial, Key/Object pair, etc.)Experience with architecture and design of back-end software applicationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to operate in a team environmentUS citizen with ability to obtain a final Secret ClearancePreferred Qualifications:Experience with various IDEs such as VSCode, Eclipse, NetbeansExperience with JavaScript and Node.jsExperience writing microservices using the Spring Boot frameworkExperience with build ecosystems such as Maven, Gradl, JenkinsExperience with automated testing, such as Junit, Jest, Robot, or SeleniumRudimentary Linux and Windows System Administration skillsExperience with virtual machine environments and Docker container useExperience with Open Container Initiative (OCI) containerized application developmentFamiliarity with container orchestration tools and techniques (e.g. Kubernetes, helm)Familiarity with automated testing and test toolsFamiliarity with running performance tests and debugging techniquesFamiliarity with database design/structuresExperience with Agile methodologiesFamiliarity with Command and Control (C2) SystemsFamiliarity with Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)Familiarity with static code analysis tools such as SonarQube and FortifyFamiliarity with secure coding standardsUnderstanding of networking and network troubleshootingKnowledge of the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)Ability to apply mathematical and statistical operations towards software algorithmsBackground in military intelligence and imagery, or strategic planningTop Secret Security Clearance