Defense Software Engineer Jobs in Frederick, MD (NOW HIRING)

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. (CTC, Inc.) is seeking a Computer Software Engineer to support the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD. 

With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments.  Our clients’ employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide.

Why Should You Be Interested?

• Direct hire position
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Mid-size company with room for growth

Position Title: Computer Software Engineer

Position Location: This position on-site in Gaithersburg, MD.

Daily Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute high-performance, C++ code across Linux, macOS, and Windows, ensuring algorithmic parity across all target platforms.
• Refactor legacy code into modern C++ (i.e., C++11 or later).
• Design, develop, maintain and refactor build systems, primarily with CMake.
• Perform deep system debugging to resolve crashes and memory leaks.
• Perform resolution of linker warnings and errors, including symbol conflicts.
• Enforce and ensure code quality standards.
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for application programming interface, system architectures, and build processes.
• Design, develop, maintain, and execute Python and shell scripts for automation, validations, and testing. 
• Ensure all third-party dependencies are available offline, vetted for security vulnerabilities, comply with federal software supply chain security standards, generating and maintaining a Software Bill of Materials.
• Perform periodic performance profiling and resource usage analysis to ensure C++ applications meet the latency requirements required for efficient use of federal systems.
• Perform code reviews on contributed code. Respond to code review issues received.

Required Years of Experience (min):       

• Ten years of relevant experience 

Required Degree:           

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Computer Science

Required Experience:                                  

• 10 years of professional software engineering, at least five years of which is dedicated to C++ development including modernizing legacy C/C++, CMake, and experience across multi-platform environments (linux, Windows, macOS).
• At least five years of experience in scripting languages, Git source code management, and software development tools for debugging, code quality, and trouble shooting.

Required Clearance:

• Background Check

Pay Information

TBD

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.