Expert Software Engineer

Description

Leidos is seeking Software Developer-SME for a 200+ FTE program. The candidate will provide development engineering and programming support to projects and infrastructure support activities to include:

• Provide database architectural and design capabilities
• Develop unit and functional test plan
• Provide the operations and maintenance of operational systems
• Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost restraints
• Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met
• Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequence of design
• Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation
• Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
• Correct errors by making appropriate changes and then recheck the program to ensure that the desired results are produced
• Conduct trial runs of program and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct
• Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instruction so others can understand the program
• Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs, such as tracking inventory, storing or receiving data, or controlling other equipment
• Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes
• Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
• Written, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic
• Write or contribute to instructions or manuals to guide end users
• Investigate whether networks, workstations, the central processing unit of the system, or peripheral equipment are responding to a program’s instructions
• Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operational, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language
• Consult with and assist computer operators or system analysts to define and resolve problems in running computer programs
• Assign, coordinate, and review work and activities of programming personnel
• Designs, Develops, and Maintains applications within the cloud environment. This can be for new applications development or the transition of legacy applications to the cloud environment.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Requires BS degree and 12 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated experience in multiple programming languages (Java, JavaScript, Python, and/or XML)
• Experience managing and developing web software
• Demonstrated experience with cloud services
• Experience in Windows and/or Unix
• Experience using code repositories such as Git
• Demonstrated experience documenting such artifacts as code and methodologies
• Familiarity with writing unit and integration tests

• Experience with Spring and Java
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL
• Experience working in an AGILE development environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable/parallelized architecture
• Possess a passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends
• Understanding of Intelligence Community customers and their priorities

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