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Senior Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! 

Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace. 

Chenega Agile Realtime Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer for the Maru Program. The Maru Program delivers mission-critical, modern software solutions across our customers’ enterprise using Agile, DevSecOps, and cloud-native methodologies.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions within our engineering organization. This role is responsible for implementing high-quality software across the full stack while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and maintainable systems. 

The ideal candidate possesses strong object-oriented programming expertise, backend development experience, and the ability to contribute to front-end and DevOps efforts as needed. This individual will work independently on complex technical tasks while supporting overall team objectives and solution delivery. 

• Object-Oriented Programming: Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain scalable software applications using object-oriented design principles. 
• REST API Development: Implement and maintain RESTful services to support application functionality and integrations. 
• Database Development: Develop and optimize SQL queries; contribute to database schema updates and performance improvements. 
• Linux Environments: Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments. 
• System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues spanning application and database layers. 
• Solution Design Collaboration: Contribute to technical design discussions and support implementation of approved architectures. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions. 
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Participate in code reviews and support adherence to established engineering standards. 
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. 
  • Java or Python: Professional experience designing and implementing object-oriented applications. 
  • REST APIs: Experience developing and maintaining RESTful services. 
  • SQL: Strong experience writing and optimizing queries within relational databases. 
  • Linux: Working knowledge of Linux environments for development and deployment. 
  • Experience working on moderately complex technical projects with minimal supervision. 
• TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• JavaScript: Experience developing front-end functionality.
• GitLab CI/CD: Experience working with CI/CD pipelines. 
• Containerization: Familiarity with Docker or OpenShift. 
• Experience with Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Tomcat, or Maven. 
• Experience working in Agile development environments. 
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in AWS environments.
• Experience with modern web frameworks. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it.

How you’ll grow 

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. 

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. 

Benefits 

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. 

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. 

Chenega MIOS’s culture 

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. 

Corporate citizenship 

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. 

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world. 

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/ 

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team 

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links: 

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com 

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/ 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/ 

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• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. 
  • Java or Python: Professional experience designing and implementing object-oriented applications. 
  • REST APIs: Experience developing and maintaining RESTful services. 
  • SQL: Strong experience writing and optimizing queries within relational databases. 
  • Linux: Working knowledge of Linux environments for development and deployment. 
  • Experience working on moderately complex technical projects with minimal supervision. 
• TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• JavaScript: Experience developing front-end functionality.
• GitLab CI/CD: Experience working with CI/CD pipelines. 
• Containerization: Familiarity with Docker or OpenShift. 
• Experience with Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Tomcat, or Maven. 
• Experience working in Agile development environments. 
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in AWS environments.
• Experience with modern web frameworks. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it.

How you’ll grow 

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. 

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. 

Benefits 

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. 

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. 

Chenega MIOS’s culture 

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. 

Corporate citizenship 

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. 

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world. 

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/ 

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team 

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links: 

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com 

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/ 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/ 

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