The Role
Designs and develops reliable, modular, secure software components on RHEL, including C++ applications, X Windows applications, web middleware, and front-end systems. Builds and maintains large-scale production systems, supports security accreditation policies, and applies expertise in Linux, web technologies, databases, operating systems, networking, performance, and distributed systems. This is an on-site San Diego role requiring an active Secret clearance and up to 10% annual travel.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
SAIC is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for a position located in San Diego, CA. The candidate will be required to have a high level experience in JavaScript, React, Linux (RHEL), and has a strong background in Web Experience. This role requires you to have an ACTIVE SECRET clearance to start.
*This will be an ON-SITE role with expected travel up to 10% throughout the year.*
JOB DUTIES:
- The candidate shall perform software engineering design and development activities to produce reliable, modular, and secure software components.
- The work will include development of software on a RHEL OS platform.
- This will include software development with custom C++ based applications, X windows-based applications, and web-based middleware.
- Development will consist of application writing and policy for security accreditations.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:
- Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7). Additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret after start.
- Linux (RHEL) familiarity.
- Front-end technology experience: JavaScript, React, CSS3 and HTML5 and third-party libraries such as React Js, Angular, jQuery and LESS.
- Strong Web experience.
- Industry experience designing, building, and maintaining large-scale systems in production.
- Experience working with Nginx or Apache servers with a solid background in Linux.
- Familiarity with DBMS technology, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB and MySQL.
- Basic design ability: Including knowledge of UI/UX and basic prototype design.
- Excellent understanding of low-level operating systems concepts including multi-threading, memory management, networking and storage, performance, and scale.
- Ability to visualize a proposed system and be able to build it.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with C++.
- Strong CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
About UsSAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 9 or more years of experience, or Master's degree and 7 or more years of experience; additional experience may substitute for degree
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance after starting
- Linux RHEL familiarity
- Front-end experience with JavaScript, React, CSS3, HTML5, and libraries including React JS, Angular, jQuery, and LESS
- Strong web experience
- Experience designing, building, and maintaining large-scale production systems
- Experience with Nginx or Apache servers and strong Linux background
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and MySQL
- Basic UI/UX and prototype design ability
- Understanding of low-level operating-system concepts, including multithreading, memory management, networking, storage, performance, and scale
- Ability to visualize proposed systems and build them
- Experience with C++
- Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
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