Senior Software Developer
Herndon, VA
Company Overview
CCG is a technology company focused on equipping customers with the capabilities and support to conduct intelligent and successful cyber operations. We do this by finding the most talented engineers and operators in the country, give them some of the most challenging problems facing the US government, and help them unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. Excellence is our standard and mission success is our metric.
Role
This position is part of a small, high-functioning, high-performing team and will combine expertise in rapid development of proof-of-concept software capabilities and quick turnaround analysis of select technologies. The role provides an opportunity to design and implement software that will go directly to operators on the front lines of the US cyber mission. You will have ample opportunity to influence the technical direction and growth of this unique team. If you thrive in a fast paced, flexible, and autonomous working environment, then come stand out by blending in with Chameleon Consulting Group.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust and high-quality tools and solutions with a focus on users’ needs over all other factors
- Integrate testing into day-to-day development activities and contribute to continuous integration pipelines for capabilities being built
- Decompose customer requests into smaller, more manageable tasks for the team to work on
Required Qualifications
- Must have an active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Degree requirement can be met with four years of hands-on experience in a software engineer or similar full-time position
- 4+ years of experience as a professional software developer
- Proficient in the following programming languages – Python, C, or similar
- Comfortable and proficient in Linux-based development and deployment environments
- Ability to collaborate with a team but execute independently
- Experience communicating with customers and end-users
- Comfortable in a high-trust, adaptable, team environment
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to the required qualifications)
- Experience in a software development or similar role
- Experience contributing to and leading the design of new capabilities
- Experience kicking off a project in a technical role
- Experience in customer-facing roles
- Experience in computer system networking
- Experience in the Offensive Cyber Operations domain
- Experience with Hackathons or Capture the Flag (CTF) events
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status
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What We Do
Chameleon Consulting Group, LLC was founded by a small group of professionals with extensive experience in cyber operations, software engineering, data analysis, and physical operations across DoD and IC. Our foremost focus is on our customers and their mission success. Our goal is to be a trusted partner and "go-to" provider of critical cyberspace mission capabilites and expertise for our customers. Our growing team is comprised of professionals who are experts in their trade and passionate about their work.
As a company, we are committed to providing our employees a rewarding and fun work environment, opportunities for professional and personal development, exciting and meaningful work, and a corporate culture that is their own. Whether you are a potential client or team member, CCG excels at meeting and exceeding your expectations.
