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Software Engineer (SECRET)

San Diego, CA · On-site

Government contract proposal with the Department of Navy Duration: 5-year government contract ... Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or ...

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Software Engineer (SECRET)

Software Engineer (SECRET)

CPMC LLC

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Company: CPMC, LLC

Contract: Government contract proposal with the Department of Navy

Duration: 5-year government contract

Position Levels: Mid-Level and Senior-Level

Clearance: Active Security Clearance (Secret or higher) is preferred

Overview:

CPMC, LLC is seeking creative and skilled Software Engineer to join our team for an government contract proposal with the Department of Navy. We are hiring for both Mid-Level and Senior-Level positions.

Software Engineers research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. You may also perform the following duties:

  • Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
  • Update or enhance existing software capabilities.
  • Work with other functional disciplines (e.g., project management, acquisition, logistics, security, etc.) to integrate hardware and software systems, develop specifications, and performance requirements.
  • Maintain databases within an application area.
    • Typical Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems), Associates degree will be considered.

    Typical Experience:
  • 37 years of professional experience with software engineering
    • Additional Guidelines:
  • Experience with applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting.
  • Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting.
  • Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification
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About CPMC-LLC

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Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Tysons Corner, VA, US

Year founded

2016

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