Software Engineer – Level 3

DESCRIPTION:

Ascendant Innovations Corp is looking for an experienced  Software Engineer (SWE) – Level 3 to develop, sustain, and troubleshoot existing customer software applications and future software capabilities, as needed.  Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.

 REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash
• Recent Python (3.x) software development experience
• Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust
• Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
• Experience with containerization technologies, i.e., Docker
• Experience with container orchestration technologies, i.e., Kubernetes
• Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
• Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ
• Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
• Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
• Experience using Git Source Control System
• Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline with five (5) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline with seven (7) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

• Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE 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.