46887-1 Sr. Software Engineer

Reston, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PURPOSE:

Designs develops/codes tests and documents application programs for computer systems. Works with appropriate stakeholders to define system scope and objectives. Performs complex analysis design development testing and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems language and/or equipment. Performs in accordance with established project standards and processes. Breaks down software requirements and creates highly complex systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

25% Performs software analysis including requirements and uses case development and design. Implements and documents source code to design specifications. Performs software testing including developing and running automated unit tests drafting and executing structured automated test cases. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Build large distributed API-driven systems for tens of thousands of users. Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programing and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of development of application features.

25% Analyzes debugs and corrects reported software bugs and enhancements. Updates user and software documentation. Compile assess and report data results from software testing and analysis

20% Analyzes and implements functional requirements and designs implements and tests software. Performs operations & maintenance (O&M) of existing systems. Identifies areas for improvement and streamlining.

15% Writes system design and application code documentation. Gathers analyzes and composes technical information. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team.

10% Analyzes data and provides expertise in interpreting results and gathers and documents technical and functional user requirements and specifications.

5% Participates in regular meetings providing status on current tasks. Participates in peer reviews of software development artifacts. Continuous learning of technologies trends and best practices.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level: Bachelors Degree

Education Details: Information Technology or Computer Science

Experience: 3 years software development experience in object-oriented language

In Lieu of Education

In lieu of a Bachelors degree an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. C Framework Java etc.). Proficient

Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC). Proficient

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Proficient

Ability to recognize analyze and solve a variety of problems. Proficient

Basic understanding of cloud technologies (e.g. AWS Azure) Proficient

Basic understanding of database technologies (e.g. cloud SQL Oracle Mongo DB PostgreSQL etc.) Proficient

Fundamental knowledge of software engineers best practices agile methodologies CI/CD pipelines Proficient

Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests Proficient

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools Proficient

Knowledge of Code quality and promotion practices Proficient

PURPOSE: Designs develops/codes tests and documents application programs for computer systems. Works with appropriate stakeholders to define system scope and objectives. Performs complex analysis design development testing and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architectur...