Software Engineer IV

Summary  
We are seeking a remote Software Engineer IV to research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Direct the development of high-quality software development projects
• Provide technical guidance and implement SDLC best practices and standards.
• Serve as a senior engineer providing mentorship and project management oversight in defining software requirements and delivering software solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products, analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of the design within time and cost constraints, and drive continuous improvements
• Create, manage, and deploy containers to ensure efficient, consistent, and scalable application operations across various environments.
• Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design systems and obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces
• Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design
• Determine system performance standards
• Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation
• Monitor the functioning of equipment to ensure the system operates in conformance with specifications
• Responsible for configuration management of requirements, code, and software configurations, advising users on the CM policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain CM processes, plans, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other documents

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 12 or more years of Software Engineer experience
• Proven experience leading large refactoring of capabilities from non-cloud to cloud services
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of software applications and container technologies such as OpenShift, ECR, EKS, object store (S3), and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices
• Excellent scripting language skills required
• Advanced experience with SCM concepts and methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of branching, merging, and baselining strategies
• Ability to work well with others, collaborate, and communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization technologies
• Experience developing software configuration standards for organizational use
• Experience building software written in C/C++ or Fortran, preferably in a Linux environment
• React, YAML, JSON, OpenPBS, Perl, or Python preferred
• Extensive experience using Git

Work authorization/security clearance requirements
Ability to obtain a government security clearance
Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Proficiency Requirement: 
The new hire is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.

The base salary range for this position is $139,150- to $196,152.

This base salary range represents a general guideline. An individual’s base salary within that range is determined based on a variety of factors, including (without limitation) the scope, complexities, and responsibilities of the position, the government contract to which the position is assigned, geographic location, market conditions, and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills.

GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information click here.