Software Engineer, Unix​/Linux, Python

Job Title:

Software Engineer

Company:
Spectrum Software Technology (SST)

Location:

Onsite at FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ (with some remote flexibility after 90 days)

Job Description:

Spectrum Software Technology (SST) is seeking a Software Engineer to support our FAA weather team. In this role, you will maintain infrastructure stability, integrate new hardware sensors, and optimize database and server performance across our operational environments.

• Code Maintenance & Automation:
  Troubleshoot and modify existing code supporting operational infrastructure and develop automation scripts.
• Server Optimization:
  Install, configure, and troubleshoot various types of servers to support test and evaluation programming scripts.
• Database Support:
  Manage MariaDB databases (or similar technologies), including executing schema changes and updating table structures.
• Sensor Integration:
  Develop and modify data communication code for newly onboarded sensors supporting both polled and automatic data transmission methods.
• Performance Tuning:
  Troubleshoot and resolve system performance issues, including network latency, I/O bottlenecks, and resource utilization.
• System Diagnostics:
  Diagnose and resolve software and Linux-based system issues across the operational environment.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 6+ years of IT experience (internships included), or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of IT experience.
• Programming
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Python, with some working knowledge of C or C++.
• Database & OS Expertise:
  Some knowledge of SQL or MySQL to support MariaDB databases, and exposure to Linux-based systems.
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  Demonstrated ability to resolve network latency, I/O bottlenecks, and server configuration issues.
• Citizenship:
  Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• 100% Employer-Paid Health, Vision, and Dental insurance starting Day 1.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive salary and generous PTO (plus 11 paid holidays).