Software Engineer
Summary
Designs, builds, and maintains secure, high-scale software systems for U.S. defense and intelligence programs using Python, C/C++, and DevSecOps pipelines.
Description of Task to be Performed:
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Required Qualifications:
- Clearance: U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance and a Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) completed within the last two (2) years.
- Location: Full time on-site in Hanover, Maryland.
- Experience and knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering, software development, and application programming supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or Federal Government programs.
- Demonstrated expertise in Python, C, or C++, with the ability to design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex enterprise software applications.
- Experience developing software for Windows and UNIX/Linux operating environments, including shell scripting, system automation, and operating system integration
- Practical experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevSecOps automation using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Bamboo, or comparable technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 14 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering high-complexity software systems and mission-critical applications supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or Federal Government programs.
- Demonstrated mastery of Python, C, and/or C++, with experience developing multi-platform software solutions supporting Windows and UNIX/Linux operating environments.
- Proven experience serving as a technical lead, leading software engineering teams, mentoring junior engineers, and providing technical direction throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational and mission requirements into scalable software architectures, engineering solutions, technical roadmaps, and implementation plans.
- Experience developing enterprise software test strategies, creating comprehensive test plans, and leading software verification, validation, quality assurance, and acceptance testing activities.
- Advanced experience designing, implementing, automating, and maintaining DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines using technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Ansible, Jenkins, Bamboo, GitLab CI/CD, or similar automation frameworks.
- Working knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kibana, or comparable enterprise search and analytics platforms supporting operational applications
- 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
Skills
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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, GitHub URL, Other website
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- 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 optional
- 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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) optional
- Do you hold a US Government Top Secret Clearance or Above?
- Are you able to work full-time on-site in Hanover, MD and reside within commuting distance by your start date?
Written answers (9)
- Home address
- 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.
- What is your expected salary range?
- EDUCATION: Please provided School Name, Dates Attended, Major, Degree Earned for all schools attended.
- 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.
- 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. 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. 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.
