Software Developer - Multiple Levels

at  Noblis

Responsibilities:
Noblis is seeking a technical thinker and doer to work as a Software Developer within a highly dynamic and impactful operating environment located in McLean, VA.

The Software Developer will:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications including new applications development, modifications of existing applications, and transition of legacy applications to new technologies.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility.
• Ensure for the proper configuration and change management.
• Collaborate with customers, analysts, engineers, and others to obtain system performance requirements and interfaces.
• Design and develop database management systems, image processing capabilities, collaborative tools, data manipulation and visualization techniques; and access control services and interfaces.
• Design and develop tools for operating system platforms; Design and develop tools that integrate with commercial applications.
• Develop and execute unit and functional test plans; Develop and execute software system testing and validation procedures and programming, and document test results.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
• Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Prepare appropriate configuration and change management documentation that provides the detailed workflow and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation.
• Provide database architectural and design capabilities.
• Provide operations and maintenance of operational systems.
• Develop or contribute to the development of user instructions or manuals.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proficient with Git and pull request workflows.
• Experience with scripting, including PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience with relational databases and administration, including SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Experience working in cloud environments and leveraging various computing resources such as GPU clusters and cloud-based servers.
• Experience with database schema design, query optimization, scaling, and backups.
• Programming knowledge in languages such as Python, SQL, or Java.
• Experience working with Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience performing extract, transform, load (ETL) development for data pipelines.
• Ability to perform API service development.
• Demonstrated experience working with IC Agencies.
• Knowledge of IC systems, processes, data, and policies.
• Experience mentoring or training (through formal or informal means) members of the team.

Skill Levels:

• Subject Matter Expert (SME): Bachelor’s degree in related field with 10 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in related field with 8 years of relevant experience OR PhD with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Compensation $151,700 - $237,050
• Expert: Bachelor’s degree in related field with 8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in related field with 6 years of relevant experience OR PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Compensation $125,500 - $196,075
• Senior: Bachelor’s degree in related field with 5 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in related field with 3 years of relevant experience OR PhD and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Compensation $114,100 - $178,300
• Full Performance: Bachelor’s degree in related field with 3 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in related field with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Compensation $85,600 - $133,750

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Understanding of software testing and quality assurance best practices.
• Ability to learn and work on different parts of a software stack.
• Familiar with Agile development methodologies and working in an agile setting.
• Knowledge and application of agile techniques and methodologies.

Overview:
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation’s toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients’ most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Please refer the Job description for details