Mid-level Software Engineer

Overview

Sim Ventions is a 100% employee‑owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to create solutions and tools for automated testing and data mining in support of the Softkill Coordination Subsystem (SKCS) program. As part of a Scrum team, you will be performing software design, implementation, and test, documentation, and defect analysis, as well as CI/CD pipeline development.

This is a journeyman level position requiring a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. Must be willing to work on‑site at Dahlgren Naval Base 5 days/week.

A Secret Clearance will be required for this position. Candidates must be a US Citizen and hold a DoD Clearance or be Clearance eligible for consideration.

• Test Tool Development:
  • Design, code, and implement scripts and applications for creating simulated data and message injection using Python/C++
• Code Review and Analysis:
  • Ability to understand existing tactical software implemented in C++
• Enable automated analysis of manual regression tests using collected data (in the form of raw binary data or human readable logs)
• Tactical Software Development:
  • CI/CD and Dev Ops:
    Engage in our Dev Sec Ops  pipeline to encode previous manual tests as repeatable automated tests
  • Consolidate repeatable tests within a testing framework for configuration management, extensibility, repeatability, maintainability of tests as well as to aid in report generation
• Code Management:
  • Use Git for local development and Git Lab for configuration management, including handling merge requests and maintaining code repositories
• Agile and Project Management:
  • Participate in our agile development process, using JIRA for ticket management and Confluence for documentation

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Programming Languages and Frameworks:
    • Proficiency in Python and experience with automated testing frameworks
    • Experience with C++ and object oriented design principles.
  • Data Reduction Techniques:
    • Experience with manipulating output text and binary data for automated and manual analysis
  • Version Control and CI/CD:
    • Git and Git Lab
    • Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops principles and practices.
• General
  
  Skills:
  • Problem‑Solving:
    Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
    , with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
  • Communication:
    Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
  • Teamwork: A collaborative spirit and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Attention to Detail: A passion for quality and an eye for detail in all aspects of development

• Experience with:
  • Automated testing frameworks
  • Redhat Linux
  • Docker containers
  • Jenkins
  • Rust

A Bachelors degree in a STEM field is required.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $92,000 - $135,000(USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that Sim Ventions offers.

At Sim Ventions, we’re committed to supporting the total well‑being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well‑being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

• Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
• Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
• Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
• Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
• Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
• Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee‑led interest groups for personal and professional development.
• Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
• Founding Partner of the Fred Nats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee‑owners and their families from our private suite.
• Food: We have a lot of food around here!