Senior Software Engineer (TS/SCI- Gaithersburg, MD

SSi is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who knows Python or Java and holds an active TS/SCI clearance which is required on this NGA contract. This position sits in Gaithersburg, MD in RIO.

The responsibilities for this position include all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, and automated testing within an Agile model.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Resolve various tasks as prioritized by the team product owner.
• Engage in the complete software development lifecycle, operating within well-defined parameters.
• Take ownership of delivering enhancements within a system or application.
• Break down sizable tasks into manageable units for execution and provide LOE estimations.
• Collaborate with fellow software engineers to create and document optimal technical designs.
• Ensure team compliance with Agile processes and best practices.
• Build software solutions where the solution is not clearly defined but always prioritizing customer needs.
• Resolve obstacles for the development team, working collaboratively with the Product Owner, technical leadership, and other engineers.
• Ensure all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox.

Basic Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required per contract.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working as a Scrum Master for a software development or similar technical team.
• Strong proficiency with the following technologies:
  • Web: Django, JQuery, Ajax, and REST APIs
  • Object-oriented Programming: Python, Java, and JavaScript
  • Relational Database: SQL/Postgres
  • Operating System: Windows, Linux
  • Version Control System: Git, GitLab
• Experience incorporating GEOINT domain understanding when troubleshooting, optimizing, and validating system behavior and data outputs across environments.
• Deep understanding of modern software design patterns and coding standards.
• Experience architecting, developing, and delivering complex software systems into production.
• Working knowledge of Agile development and continuous integration/continuous delivery methodologies and tools.
• Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with scripting languages such as REACT.
• Software Architectures: Client-Server, Model-View-Controller.
• Cloud Exposure:
  • Multi-cloud architectures: AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, and Oracle.
  • Specific AWS Services: S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation and RDS.
  • Certifications such as AWS DevOps Engineer or similar.