Senior Java Software Engineer Jobs in Alexandria, VA

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership

Because who you work with matters.
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In this role, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems. You will work individually or as part of a team to design, code, test, and integrate software components while ensuring adherence to system and design requirements. You will also analyze system performance, resolve software problems, and provide input on hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and COTS/GOTS solutions.

You will collaborate with users, system engineers, and teammates to derive software requirements, develop algorithms, implement database or data repository queries, and integrate new software into existing environments. Additionally, you will contribute to test procedure development, review documentation, and serve as a team lead as appropriate for the software development process being used. Staying current with development best practices, methodologies, and technologies is essential.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in software development using Java SE, Python, Shell/bash, Git, Nexus, Maven, JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3, JUnit, IDEs.
• Proficiency in software architecture development, requirements analysis, code generation, and process execution and evaluation.
• Experience with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI), microservices orchestration, automated testing (SonarQube), and automated deployment/failure rollback processes.
• Familiarity with Spring Framework, Spring Tool Suite, Jenkins, Hibernate, MySQL, Web Services, and Google Web Toolkit or Vaadin is a plus.
• Experience supporting Agile development methodologies, delivering new capabilities each sprint.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Education/Experience:

• Seven (7) years of SWE experience on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited institution is required. Four (4) additional years of relevant SWE experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Experience developing software for real-world systems with diverse requirements, and exposure to modern software tools and methodologies.

Total Compensation Package 

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones. 
• 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay. 
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge. 
• Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech. 
• Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships.  Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free. 

For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab. 

Additional Perks and Benefits 

• Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together. 
• Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value! 
• Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services. 
• Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best! 
• Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus. 
• Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral. 

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