The Role
Develop, maintain, enhance, test, and integrate complex Java-based software systems for national security missions. Analyze requirements, design algorithms and database interfaces, debug defects, improve development processes, and ensure software quality. The role may lead multiple development teams, coordinate installations, recommend technologies, and oversee adherence to software development standards. Strong experience with modern development, containerization, databases, Linux, REST, and front-end technologies is desired.
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Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 as an experienced Java Developer for an exciting opportunity in the Annapolis
Junction, MD area. At Jovian Concepts, our people drive our success. We're seeking talented professionals eager to deliver specialized, cutting-edge solutions that protect and support our nation's most critical national security missions.
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CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.
The Software Engineer develops,
maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g.,
processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of
extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.
Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests
software components for adherence to the design requirements and
documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes
software development and software design methodologies appropriate
to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade[1]offs,
software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from
system level to individual software components.
The Level 2 or 3 Software Engineer
(SWE) shall possess the following capabilities
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and
performance requirements
- Debug existing software and correct defects
- Provide recommendations for improving documentation and
software development process standards
- Design and code new software or modify existing
software to add new features
- Integrate existing software into new or modified
systems or operating environments
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed
databases or data repositories
- Write or review software and system documentation
- Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the
software development process being used on any particular project
- Design or implement complex database or data repository
interfaces/queries
- Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed
system performance and functional standards
- Assist with developing and executing test procedures
for software components
- Develop software solutions by analyzing system
performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work
processes; and investigate problem areas
- Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to
new hardware, or to improve its performance
- Design, develop and modify software systems, using
scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of
design
- Design or implement complex
algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team
products
- Implement recommendations for improving documentation
and software development process standards
- Oversee one or more software development teams and
ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development
process being used on any particular
project - Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to
derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities,
performance requirements and interfaces
- Coordinate software system installation and monitor
equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
- Recommend new technologies and processes for complex
software projects
- Serve as the technical lead of multiple software
development teams
- Select the software development process in coordination
with the customer and system engineering
- Ensure quality control of all developed and modified
software
- Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to
one or more teams and monitor their performance
Requirements
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.
Qualifications
Software Engineer Skill Level 2
- Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- A 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.
Software Engineer Skill 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.
Core Skills Required or Desired
- Familiar with Git, Gradle, Guice/Dependency Injection, Docker, and REST
- Experience with the ELK stack, Mongo DB, Ansible, and Kubernetes is strongly desired.
- Background developing front-end UI solutions in Angular/Typescript
- Strong Linux skills
Benefits
In a recent employee survey, Jovian Concepts earned a 92%
Overall Workplace Experience Score, and 100% of employees agreed that they
would highly recommend working at Jovian Concepts to others. A comprehensive
benefits package is one of the ways Jovian Concepts supports an exceptional
work-life balance, and we remain committed to providing the best for the best!
Our benefits include:
- Great
Healthcare Coverage: Three (3) healthcare options through CareFirst
BlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health
savings account available with two options and up to 100% employer
contribution. Dental + Vision: 50% employer-paid premiums for employees
and family.
- Amazing
Retirement Savings: 401K - 8% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 3% safe harbor - 5%
annual profit share. Immediately vested on day one and no matching or
additional employee contribution required!
- Generous
Paid Time Off: 5 weeks PTO with no use it or lose it policy + 11 federal holidays + paid hours for
company-required all-hands meetings + inclement weather leave
- Fantastic
Education Assistance: Up-front tuition payment program, employees
pursuing job related degrees and/or certifications could be eligible for
full up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.
- WE DON'T STOP THERE — ENJOY MANY MORE BENEFITS! - Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long-Term
and Short-Term Disability at no cost to eligible employees - Up to four
(4) weeks paid parental leave - Birthdays and Jovian Concepts’ anniversary
recognition and gifts - Annual merit increases - Loyalty bonus- Employee
and family-friendly corporate events, including our annual Team Build
event and Holiday Party extravaganza.
Disclaimer:
Benefits offered by Jovian Concepts may vary based on work location, clearance
level, eligibility, and other applicable criteria. Specific benefits,
eligibility, and availability are not guaranteed and may differ from those
generally described and are subject to change at the company's
discretion.
Skills Required
- Current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland polygraph
- Software Engineer Level 2: 14 years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Software Engineer Level 3: 20 years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Four additional years of software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may substitute for the bachelor's degree
- Familiarity with Git, Gradle, Guice or dependency injection, Docker, and REST
- Experience with the ELK stack, MongoDB, Ansible, and Kubernetes
- Experience developing front-end UI solutions using Angular and TypeScript
- Strong Linux skills
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The Company
What We Do
Jovian Concepts, LLC is a mission-focused government services and defense contractor providing on-site technical support to federal, academic, commercial, and intelligence customers. Its capabilities include software development, systems engineering, mission operations, technical support, program management, legal and privacy compliance, training, testing, and deployment. The company supplies subject-matter experts and practical technology solutions for demanding defense, cybersecurity, intelligence, and Big Data missions.
