Software Engineer - E2

Standard Job Description

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Ground Software team is seeking a software engineer to support the FORGE C2 Mission Management team in translating a legacy product into a modern solution. This position will work in a small (5-6 person) agile team in Longmont, CO to take the product from a designed solution to a delivered product.

In this role you will:
• Design, develop, maintain, and test the Mission Management codebase
• Interact across agile teams to ensure interface compatibility
• Coordinate with the product owner, scrum master, and product manager to plan user stories and ensure successful completion of the tasks
• Work through technical challenges to implement legacy capabilities in a modern architecture

Basic Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• Experience in software design and development
• 2+ years of Java programming experience in a professional environment
• Linux OS background/experience developing in a Linux environment

Desired Skills

• Previous experience wth mission management
• Demonstrated understanding of agile development within a scrum team
• Strong mathematics background
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.