Software Engineer, Mid to Senior

Software Developer, Mid to Senior

woodcons.com

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland and Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$185,000 to $220,000

*** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview: Are you a seasoned software developer with a passion for creating innovative solutions? Do you have a demonstrated in-depth experience with Java and a strong understanding of sound software development principles and practices? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team! We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mid to Senior Level Software Developer. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 14 years of experience in software development and in-depth expertise in Java. This role offers a range of opportunities for server-side business logic implementation as well as client web Application and user interface (UI) development.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

The Software Engineer will perform software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities as a member of an Agile development team building a large complex enterprise system. Development includes the full range of turning Agile user stories into implementable concepts, through development, unit testing, integration and test, and deployment of the new capabilities for the large complex enterprise system. Following the Behavior-driven Development (BDD) pattern, developers are responsible for implementing robust testing leveraging DevOps automation and, where appropriate, use of test automation commercial tools. There are a range of opportunities for server-side business logic implementation as well as client web application and user interface (UI) development. Java, Python, embedded C/C++, Java cryptographic framework, XML, web UI (i.e., Angular, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, etc.) and special purpose device programming opportunities are available.

The Software Engineer will be responsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of an Agile team. The Software Engineer will actively participate in daily stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Program Increment (PI) Planning, and other related team activities. The individual will analyze and study complex system requirements, use design software tools, provide support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and other accepted design techniques and will use sound software engineering principles to ensure that developed code is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable. She/he will provide software process management and control throughout the coding portion of the software development process and will promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration while reducing maintenance costs by creating common functions and shared actions for developers and testers. She/he will engineer, author, tune and document automation scripts in a development environment and deploy to the test/production bench.

Level 2

Fourteen (14) 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.

Level 3

Twenty (20) 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.

Basic Qualifications

Core Development Expertise

Proven, hands-on experience with Java you know it inside and out and use it to build robust, scalable solutions.

• Familiarity with a range of Java frameworks, including:

  • Spring (Boot and Data)

  • Java Enterprise Edition (JEE): JPA, EJB, JTA, Servlets

  • Jackson, Jersey, Swing, and JavaFX for everything from APIs to rich user interfaces.

Multilingual Coding Skills

• Experience or exposure to multiple programming languages such as:

  • JavaScript, Python, C/C++, Groovy, and SQL

• You’re versatile and adaptable ready to pick the right tool for the job.

Development Tools & Environments

• Comfortable working in modern IDEs like Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Rhapsody, and WebStorm.

• You know how to make your environment work for you, not the other way around.

Database Mastery

• Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases:

  • Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and SQL Server

• You understand data structures and how to optimize performance and reliability.

Web & UI Development

• Skilled in Web Application UI Development, with knowledge of:

• • Spring Framework, AngularJS, JSON, HTML, XML, and XSLT

• You know how to build intuitive, responsive interfaces that users love.

Security & Cryptography

• Experience with technologies that power secure systems, including:

  • Symmetric and asymmetric cryptography

  • ASN.1 encoding, XML canonicalization, and digital signatures

• You understand the importance of protecting data and building trust.

Software Engineering Excellence

• Strong grasp of software development principles and best practices.

• Experience with source control and configuration management tools to keep code clean and collaborative.

• Comfortable developing on both Windows and Linux platforms.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills you can explain, document, and collaborate with clarity.

• Able to plan and prioritize your work effectively in a fast-moving environment.

• A self-starter who delivers high-quality results independently and thrives in team settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with the following: Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) i.e., EJB, JPA, JTA, JAX-B,
• JAX-RS, JAX-WS), SQL, application servers (Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss), Spring
  framework, scripting.
• Experience or familiarity with multiple of the following technologies:
  XML/XSD/SOAP/WSDL/XSLT, REST, JSON, YAML, Containers (Docker, Podman,
  Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Experience with Javascript frameworks: AngularJS, Bootstrap, JQuery.
• Experience with Testing and Mocking frameworks: JUnit, Jupiter, Mockito, Jasmine,
  Karma, Cucumber, Unified Functional Tester(UFT), Selenium, FITNesse.
• Experience with build tools: Maven, CMake, RPM, Jenkins, Nexus.
• Experience with high level requirements management including requirements
  decomposition, secure systems engineering and development, trade-off analysis,
  interface control, and testing and continuous integration.
• Experience in software development on Agile teams using Agile Developer practices
  such as Pair Programming, Test Driven Development (TDD), Refactoring, and
• Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD).
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD).
• Secure Software development (i.e., Layer 7 Policy).
• Experience with the Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology, SAFe
  Agilest Certification, or experience as a member of an Agile team.

Fringe Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical government projects that make a difference.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.