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Software Engineer: Level V
Job Summary
The Software Engineer Level V position 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. In addition, the
engineer will help support customer relationships to include hosting meetings, assisting in technical
discussions, and providing insight for new integrations. 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.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• 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, MongoDB, 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.
• Write systems to control the scheduling of jobs or to control the access allowed to users or remote systems.
• Consult clients and colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software
systems, with a view to writing or modifying current software.
• Communicate project requirements and set expectations for product delivery.
• Develop software roadmaps and communicate it to leadership for yearly strategy
development.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• 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.
• Strong DevOps focus and experience building and deploying infrastructure with cloud
deployment technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure automation technologies like Docker, Vagrant, etc.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
Education and Experience:
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or similar technical
discipline.
• Demonstrated experience (10+ years) performing architectural definition and analysis.
• Must have a security clearance or have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• 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.
Preferred Qualifications
• Other Software Development certifications by recognized Government or academic
institutions.
• Demonstrated experience developing with advanced systems engineering concepts and/or tools.
• Demonstrated operational experience with intelligence systems.
• Working knowledge of IBM’s i2 Solutions.
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period of time.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Occasionally lift and move office equipment and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 10% travel for business.
Job Summary
The Software Engineer Level V position 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. In addition, the
engineer will help support customer relationships to include hosting meetings, assisting in technical
discussions, and providing insight for new integrations. 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.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• 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, MongoDB, 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.
• Write systems to control the scheduling of jobs or to control the access allowed to users or remote systems.
• Consult clients and colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software
systems, with a view to writing or modifying current software.
• Communicate project requirements and set expectations for product delivery.
• Develop software roadmaps and communicate it to leadership for yearly strategy
development.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• 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.
• Strong DevOps focus and experience building and deploying infrastructure with cloud
deployment technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure automation technologies like Docker, Vagrant, etc.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
Education and Experience:
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or similar technical
discipline.
• Demonstrated experience (10+ years) performing architectural definition and analysis.
• Must have a security clearance or have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• 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.
Preferred Qualifications
• Other Software Development certifications by recognized Government or academic
institutions.
• Demonstrated experience developing with advanced systems engineering concepts and/or tools.
• Demonstrated operational experience with intelligence systems.
• Working knowledge of IBM’s i2 Solutions.
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period of time.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Occasionally lift and move office equipment and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 10% travel for business.