Software Engineer 2.5

OPS Consulting is seeking a Software Engineer Level 2.5 to support our client in Annapolis Junction, MD.Job Description: The Software Engineer (SWE) 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. The SWE will work individually and as part of a team. The SWE will review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. The SWE resolves software problem reports, utilizes software development, and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. The SWE provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, 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. Additional Responsibilities:

• Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects.
• Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams.
• Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering.
• Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software.
• Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Seventeen (17) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Desired Qualifications:

• Four years of experience developing software using the Java programming language or C or C++. 
• Demonstrated ability to work experience with OpenSource (NoSQL) products such as Hbase/Accumulo, Big Table, et cetera.
• At least three (3) years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (Redhat versions 3-5) operating systems. (U//FOUO) Demonstrated experience developing RESTful services.

Security Clearance: 

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class.