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Lead Software Engineer

Summary

Lead a cloud-based mission-critical system for a government customer in Huntsville, AL, overseeing architecture, security, and team delivery while interfacing with stakeholders and maintaining a Top Secret clearance.

Be Challenged and Make a Difference
In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership in the planning, investigation, design, implementation, and management of a cloud-based information system, and provide guidance and oversight for our high performing technical team. The ideal candidate will be a multidisciplinary engineer with a software engineering background and a creative “figure it out” personality to help advance the state-of-the-art and ensure high availability of our mission critical system. The position requires understanding of cloud technologies, networking, and security in a government setting. Candidate will interface daily with key government personnel and stakeholders at all levels, ensure taskings are completed, and ensure overall delivery excellence.

This position will eventually be on site with our customer in Huntsville, Alabama. The selected candidate will work remotely until space is ready. Applicants who do not currently reside within commuting distance to Huntsville should describe how they would satisfy this requirement.

This position requires an existing Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SCI accesses with a polygraph.

Required Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Computer Science or related field, plus 7 years of relevant experience with software and/or system development in high demand production environment.
  • Understanding of software engineering best practices · Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code practices and tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to support consistent, repeatable, and secure deployment of mission-critical systems
  • Experience supporting and maintaining application codebases deployed across hybrid architectures (cloud and on-prem), with familiarity in network virtualization technologies.
  • Familiarity with cloud solutions in federal environments
  • Experience with Golang, Post Gres, Python, NodeJS, Rust, and/or Java Script.
  • Experience with basic scripting
  • Experience conducting code reviews (G, Kotlin, Java) and test plan reviews
  • Experience designing, implementing, and integrating APIs using modern communication protocols (e.g., REST, gRPC)
  • Experience troubleshooting issues and working with team to resolve
  • Ability to collaborate in system design, requirements analysis, and work product review to ensure sound technical solutions
  • Ability to create plans to ensure that necessary maintenance to support system health is performed regularly.
  • Ability to perform system level design and configuration of products including determination of cloud computer unit, operating system, and other platform specs
  • Understanding of cybersecurity best practices
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to operate successfully onsite with our customer and team in a fast pasted operational environment
  • An existing Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SCI accesses with a polygraph
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of VoIP architectures, signaling protocols, and configuration of provider services (e.g., Vonage)
  • Proficiency with Twilio APIs and associated documentation
  • Experience in an agile environment
  • Familiarity with government ATO process
  • Benefits
    • Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
    • 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
    • 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
    • 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
    • 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
    • Competitive Pay
    • Generous paid leave and holiday package
    • Tuition and training reimbursement
    • Life and AD&D Insurance
    About AnaVation
    AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.
    If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!
    AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    What this application asks

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    Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, GitHub URL, Other website

    • Home address written answer
    • email written answer
    • Are you Legally Authorized to Work in the United States? In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire choose one · optional
    • Have you ever been granted security clearance by a U.S. Federal Government Agency? If yes, please state the level of clearance and Granting Agency Name. written answer
    • What is your expected salary range? written answer
    • EDUCATION: Please provided School Name, Dates Attended, Major, Degree Earned for all schools attended. written answer
    • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Using a separate section for each position, describe in detail all work experience including periods of unemployment. Resumes may not be substituted in lieu of completing the following employment information. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer
    • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer · optional
    • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer · optional
    • PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: List three professional references (other than those listed as current/former supervisor) that we may contact: Please provide Name, Relationship, Phone Number and email. written answer
    • PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND INITIAL EACH PARAGRAPH BEFORE SIGNING I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. choose one · optional
    • I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background [, driving record][, credit history] and other matters related to my suitability for employment. choose one · optional
    • I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize AnaVation, LLC and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked “May we contact?” of this application as “No”) for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. choose one · optional
    • I understand employment with AnaVation, LLC is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. choose one · optional
    • I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with AnaVation, LLC will not conflict with, or result in the violation of, breach of, or default under, any contract, agreement or understanding that I am a party to or am bound by, other than those I have disclosed in this application, if any. choose one · optional
    • I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with AnaVation, LLC will not violate any non-solicitation, non-competition or other similar covenant or agreement I have with any of my prior employers, other than those I have disclosed in this application, if any. choose one · optional
    • I hereby certify that, if employed, I will report to my supervisor, a representative of HR or other member of management, if I am ever harassed or discriminated against by someone in the company or if I ever become aware of any unethical behavior by any employee. choose one · optional
    • I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at will, with or without cause, by either party (AnaVation, LLC or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Additionally, I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of AnaVation, LLC, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of AnaVation, LLC has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by the Chief Executive Officer or an authorized representative. choose one · optional
    • I certify that all of the above information is true and complete, and I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify you from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. Note: An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with AnaVation, LLC's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a consent to conduct a background investigation. MY SIGNATURE IS EVIDENCE THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENTS._ Applicant's signature (selecting yes below is equivalent to a handwritten signature) choose one · optional
    • Do you hold a US Government Top Secret Clearance or Above? choose one
    • Are you able to work full-time on-site in Hunstville, AL and reside within commuting distance by your start date? choose one

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