Software Engineer Level III

Software Engineer Level III

Job Summary

The Software Engineer Level III at Beyond SOF is responsible for supporting the development, integration, and troubleshooting of client enterprise architectures using Blue Light’s Blue Fusion technology. The engineer assists in the development, implementation, and leading management of technology-based business solutions to improve our clients’ data delivery approach. The engineer will code, test, implement, and help document configuration changes and assist in the design of software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements.

Following is a summary of the functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may vary.

• Development of ETL processes using Python, Java, .NET/C#, or similar OOP languages.
• Quickly understand existing code and contribute in a way consistent with prior coding conventions.
• Architecture planning using advanced knowledge of SQL Server, Oracle, Mongo
  
  DB, DB2 and data modeling.
• Align architectures to the customer’s strategic goals/objectives (roadmaps, mission capabilities).
• Identify areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications.
• Design and implement REST APIs for data processing clients including our data store, web client, and 3rd party plugin.
• Lead the design, development, and testing of features/functions delivered via platform components and/or services that are highly scalable, available and reliable.
• Create new architecture designs and integrate new architectural features into existing infrastructures while maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide analysis systems and networks.
• Apply external interface requirements to architectural products; documenting external operational and system data exchanges.
• Provide engineering recommendations based on ETL technologies.
• Evaluate architecture impacts in response to customer needs.
• Compile industry best practices and lessons learned into future iterations and new designs.
• Work with the Development Team to design data models and software functionality that support large-scale highly available services.
• Provide on-call support and handle escalation requests in a timely manner that ensures customer satisfaction. Track issues from production support to ensure long-term resolutions are achieved.

• Knowledge of system engineering processes, particularly architecture analysis and evaluation of alternatives.
• Knowledge of various computer operating systems, including hardware drivers and hardware interfacing.
• Knowledge of Python, Java, .NET/C#, or similar OOP languages.
• Ability to follow good software engineering practices such as code review, source control, continuous integration and testing.
• Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal / organizational skills, and be able to demonstrate an ability to understand complex regulations/procedures.
• Must be capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or similar technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience (5-7 years) performing architectural definition and analysis.
• Must have a security clearance or have the ability to obtain one.
• Must have experience with architecture modeling, supporting methodologies, and notation set background across both structured and object-oriented techniques. Should have a strong understanding of software development to include having practical experience in building various product views utilizing ETL tools.
• Must have broad based experience in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and be able to apply this experience to specific analytical initiatives.

• Other Software Development certifications by recognized Government or academic institution.
• Demonstrated experience developing with advanced systems engineering concepts and/or tools.
• Demonstrated operational experience with intelligence systems.
• Working knowledge of IBM’s i2 Solutions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period of time.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.

Some travel may be required. This position is remote.