Job Specifications
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility--leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.
Job Req: 1144
Title: Software Engineer I
Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required or suitability for an interim Secret clearance based on a favorable background investigation.
Location: 100% Remote
Salary range: $70K - $115k
General
Global Decision Support System (GDSS) Application, Implementation, Modernization, and Support (AIMS): GDSS is a mission-critical command and control platform that enables global air mobility operations. It provides real-time visibility into aircraft status, mission schedules, cargo loads, and crew readiness across worldwide locations. GDSS supports rapid decision-making by integrating logistics, operations, and intelligence data for enhanced situational awareness.
We are looking for a Senior Java/.Net Developer to work on a project that will sustain a command-and- control system for the Mobility Air Force. Your work will support the effectiveness of several communities of active-duty and civilian users. With the imminent migration to Amazon GovCloud, the program must continue to deliver stable, secure feature upgrades through new deployment methods. You will be working on a development team to not only provide updates to software as needed, but also support the team by providing direction to development efforts and growing less experienced team members. As a Senior Developer, you will use your expertise to help deploy and maintain the projects codebase. You will also follow the Agile development methodology to create, test, troubleshoot, and maintain code.
For test automation, you will use several tools, including ones like SmartBear's Test Complete, Selenium, or the Cypress Test Automation framework to create tests that evaluate whether simulated user interactions succeed or fail to meet expectations. All tests you create should be able to run automatically by CI/CD pipelines in various environments. Test types should fit the environment, and guidelines provided on the proper tests to run (regression tests, integration tests, smoke tests, UAT, etc.). You will be responsible for evolving test automation to leverage the benefits of and tools available in the cloud environment.
Software Engineer Description: Participates in the design, development, analysis, and implementation of software operating systems and software application programs; performs software operating systems and application engineering, including full life cycle design and development; works from specifications to develop and modify operating systems and software applications; participates in the design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of programs.
A Level I category requires to have at least 3 years of minimum experience and is required to have at least a minimum education of high school or Associates Degree as well as technical experience and appropriate certifications. A Level I labor category is responsible for assisting higher levels (II & III).
What You Will Do
Work under the direction of the Development lead to design, code, test, document, and install.
Help analyze system requirements and prioritize tasking
Review and refactor code
Participate and sometimes lead design and planning discussions.
Write Java/C# code that is clean, efficient, scalable, and dependable
Implement, maintain, and improve upon formal coding processes and documentation.
Ensure proper use of code analysis tools and assess automated security scans of code.
Utilize automation to make processes more efficient and secure
Support jr. developers' work
Support, improve, and optimize various CI/CD pipeline tools and processes
What We Like To See
Proficiency with AWS Cloud computing environments
In-depth knowledge of Java and the ability to also code in .NET languages
Ability to troubleshoot code at a senior level
Able to work with minimal day-to-day direction
Thrives when collaborating with a small team
Knows when to ask for help when blocked, and knows when to help others when they are blocked
What You Should Be Familiar With
Linux, Python, or Bash Scripting
Java and or C# Programming
HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, JSON, XML
Cloud (AWS)
Containerization and virtualization technologies like Docker
Agile methodology
Experience with SQL Scripts and Relational Database operations
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you
About the Company
Agile Defense: Always Evolving Agile Defense stands at the forefront of innovation, driving advanced capabilities and solutions tailored to the most critical national security and civilian missions. With operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Agile Defense supports our customer missions around the globe. Whether developing specialized solutions, contextualizing data, or strengthening cybersecurity, our expertise is instrumental in safeguarding our nation's sensitive assets. Advanced National Security...
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