Software Developer

Software Developer

Cognitio Corp

Henrico, VA • On-site

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The Sponsor designs, develops, tests, integrates and deploys solutions for critical requirements. The current solution is at the end of life stage, therefore new solutions need to be developed and incorporated; new and innovative technologies utilized to successfully meet the user requirements. The goal of the Sponsor is to design and deliver an enterprise-level system with a modular, segmented architecture that can support both large scale and small scale solutions in order to meet the requirements across a broad range of applicable use cases. In order to support the technical requirements, the Sponsor requires Information Technology (IT) activities to achieve the goal of designing, developing, testing, integrating and deploying the solutions. The Developer Engineer will develop interfaces and Application Programming Interface (APIs) to Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and products with tools focused on cloud and big data use with cloud services and develop stateless implementations from architectures in cloud service providers. They will input and interface to configuration management and data repositories (such as GIT and GITHUB); develop Standard Operating procedures (SOPs); and should be knowledgeable of Active Directory (AD) and other Sponsor access interfaces for credential management. The Developer will work with multiple COTS vendors to integrate products in multiple Linux environments and Windows; develop and maintain a rigorous versioning system that links training and validation for reproducibility; establish a DevOps environment and use DevOps tools such as, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Chef, and Terraform; and test software using automated test products such as Angular and Selenium. They will also adhere to the Sponsor's security practices and procedures; prepare and deliver program and user level documentation; support the development of security documentation for software environment establishment; and interact with members of the technical team leads; to understand the current system, subsystems, and component specifications and be able to use experience to recommend changes to facilitate efficient and effective development. The Software Developer will communicate and share expertise within and across the Sponsor's organizational boundaries, work both independently and in small groups, and apply current industrial software development best practices that include iterative and incremental project management techniques and agile software development.

Requirements Mandatory Requirements: Candidate must have an active TS/SCI with a Polygraph Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience Minimum five (5) years or relevant degree plus five (5) years of demonstrated cybersecurity expertise Demonstrated experience with tools used with cloud services. Demonstrated experience establishing stateless implementations from architectures in cloud service providers. Demonstrated experience with configuration management and data repositories. Demonstrated experience with COTS products used in Linux and Windows environments. Demonstrated experience using DevOps tools such as, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Chef, and Terraform. Desired Knowledge/Skills: Node JS React MySQL Python Bash Javascript Experience with UI development Experience with Back-end development




Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Software Developer?

A: To succeed as a Software Developer, key technical skills include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, as well as expertise in software development methodologies like Agile and version control systems like Git. Additionally, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly are essential soft skills that contribute to success in this role, along with effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams. By combining these technical and soft skills, Software Developers can effectively design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications, driving career growth and effectiveness in the role.

Q: What is the career path for a Software Developer?

A: A Software Developer's typical career progression involves starting as a Junior Developer, where they focus on coding and learning from experienced colleagues, then advancing to a Mid-Level Developer role, where they take on more complex projects and lead smaller teams. As they gain expertise, they can move into Senior Developer or Lead Developer positions, where they oversee large-scale projects, mentor junior developers, and contribute to technical strategy. With experience and additional skills, Software Developers can also transition into specialized roles like Technical Architect, DevOps Engineer, or even move into non-technical leadership positions like Product Manager or Engineering Manager.