Software Engineer II

We are seeking a remote Software Engineer II with experience in the research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs. The Software Engineer II will analyze user needs, develop software solutions, update software, or enhance existing software capabilities. The Software Engineer II will be part of a mission-critical team advancing technology for our federal client's next generation of environmental data. Work is normally performed in a remote work arrangement.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
• Create, manage, and deploy containers to ensure efficient, consistent, and scalable application operations across various environments.
• Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design systems and obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces
• Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design
• Determine system performance standards
• Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation
• Monitor functioning of equipment to ensure the system operates in conformance with specifications
• Responsible for configuration management of requirements, code, and software configurations, and advise users on the CM policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain CM processes, plans, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other documents.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field or equivalent work experience
• 2-4 years of Software Engineer experience
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of software applications
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices
• Experience with OpenShift for containerization and Kubernetes
• Strong scripting language skills required
• Experience with SCM concepts and methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of branching, merging, and baselining strategies
• Ability to work well with others, collaborate, and communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization technologies
• Experience developing software configuration standards for organizational use
• Experience building software written in C/C++ or Fortran, preferably in a Linux environment
• Bash, Perl, or Python preferred
• Extensive experience using GitLab
  Artifactory experience desired

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Work Environment

• Work is normally performed in a remote work arrangement

GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information click here.

ABOUT GAMA-1

GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit

GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.