Software Engineer – Level 3

DESCRIPTION:

Ascendant Innovations Corp is looking for an experienced Software Engineer – Level 3. The Software Engineer shall design, develop, test, deploy, document, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements. These systems might include, but are not limited to, processing­ intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, business management information systems, and systems which incorporate data repositories, data transport services, and application and systems development and monitoring. The Software Engineer will also review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS and FOSS products, packages, and libraries. The Software Engineer must have a demonstrated understanding of the software development life cycle.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Suite of Tools.
• Recent software development experience using Python and Java
• Experience developing scripts using Bash/PHP to automate manual processes.
• Experience using an integrated development environment such as the Atlassian plugin software developer kit (SDK)
• Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Ansible and SaltStack.
• Experience with container technologies (Docker).Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies and tools such as GitLab CIExperience with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration.
• Experience creating documentation of configurations, procedures, and system changes.
• Must meet the Labor Category requirements, contact staffing@ascendantinnovations.com for details.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience sustaining mission applications deployed in a Linux environment
• Experience interacting/training external customer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline and five (5) years of relevant experience as a system engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline and seven (7) years of relevant experience as a system engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Nine (9) years of experience as a system engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI w/polygraph.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
AIC offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.