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Software Engineer Level 1 (Application Development - Mid Tier)

woodcons.com

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$100,000 to $175,000 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview: Join us to build software that matters. As a Software Engineer, you'll design, ship, and scale productiongrade solutions, from dataintensive services and realtime platforms to elegant APIs and user experiences. You'll own features endtoend: translate requirements into clean, testable code; automate quality with CI/CD; instrument for performance and reliability; and deploy to modern cloud environments. You'll collaborate with product, UX, and fellow engineers to make smart tradeoffs, champion reuse, and integrate bestinclass tools (including open source/COTS) where it accelerates delivery. We're a team that values code reviews, pairing, thoughtful architecture, and continuous learning, so your ideas and craftsmanship will have visible impact. If you thrive on solving ambiguous problems, care deeply about quality, and want room to grow your skills and influence, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem_ areas
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design

Required Education & Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Seven (7) years' experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. 

Additional Skills Required:

• Five years of experience developing with Java SE, Python, Git, Shell/Bash, Nexus, Maven, JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3, JUnit, and modern IDEs.

• Five years of experience in software architecture development, requirements analysis, code generation, process execution and evaluation, and technology selection and assessment.

• Five years of experience with containers and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, GitLab CI), including microservices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing integration (e.g., SonarQube), automated deployments and failure rollbacks, and Kubernetes-based deployments.

• Five years of experience supporting Agile development programs that deliver new capabilities in each Sprint.

• Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Tool Suite, Grit, Jenkins, Hibernate, MySQL, Web Services, and Google Web Toolkit or Vaadin is a plus.

Fringe Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement. As a vital part of impactful projects, you will have the chance to drive innovation and shape the future of government systems engineering.

• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance. Join a team of top-tier professionals and engage in dynamic, cross-functional collaboration. Your strategic mindset and proactive approach will be highly valued and supported.

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We recognize and reward your expertise and dedication to excellence.

WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@woodcons.com for assistance.