Independent Contractor Game Developer Jobs in Utah

Odyssey is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate Munitions Division (AFLCMC/EBH) at Hill AFB, UT. This position is responsible for advising and supporting the Government in work that involves the design, documentation, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing applications software, as well as develop database applications for division program requirements.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support analyzing and refining systems requirements and translating systems requirements into applications prototypes and final program products.
• Advise and assist in planning and designing systems architecture; determining and designing applications architecture; determining output media/formats; designing user interfaces; testing applications; assuring software and systems quality and functionality; integrating hardware and software components; writing and maintaining program documentation; and application development and sustainment/support.
• Advise and assist in evaluating new applications software technologies; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices to the delivery of application software services.
• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues; accomplish engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Perform Software Quality Assurance (SQA) to ensure that developed software meets and complies with defined or standardized quality specifications.
• Work as a member of an Agile software development team.
• Develop software in a dynamic environment using the Agile (Scrum) framework using a variety of languages including C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML 5, and SQL.
• Support implementation and execution of Agile software development processes in concert with Government and weapon system prime contractors and suppliers.
• Perform coding tasks for features/functions; perform coding tasks for functional and performance tests for features/functions.
• Perform peer design and code reviews with other team members.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 12 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in related discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline and 4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in related discipline and 10 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Technical Skills:

• Proven ability to analyze and refine complex system requirements and translate them into functional prototypes and production-ready software.
• Experience planning and designing systems and application architectures, including user interface design, output format definition, and integration of hardware and software components.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and practices to ensure application functionality, quality, and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging software technologies and apply cybersecurity best practices throughout the software development life-cycle.
• Skilled in producing clear technical documentation, diagrams, flowcharts, layouts, and well-commented, maintainable code.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize development issues to support data-driven decision-making and mission objectives.
• Experience performing Software Quality Assurance to verify compliance with standardized quality specifications.
• Proven success working within Agile/Scrum teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency developing software in C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML5, and SQL.
• Knowledge of Agile development processes and ability to support Government teams, prime contractors, and suppliers in process execution.
• Ability to perform feature development, functional and performance test coding, and peer design/code reviews.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities applied to complex technical challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information clearly
• Ability to support mission-critical programs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving program needs

Additional Information:

Location: Hill AFB, UT

Travel: May be required based on program needs

Work Environment: On-site

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Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the war-fighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and war-fighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities