Software Engineer Sr - E3
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Description
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Experience programming in Python and/or C++
- Experience with the Linux/Unix command line
- Experience with software configuration management tools (Git, Artifactory, Nexus)
Desired Skills
- Familiar with GitLab CI/CD pipelines; can write,
maintain, and troubleshoot basic jobs/stages - Experience creating and managing
containerized applications (Docker, Podman,
Kubernetes) - Good understanding of object‑oriented design
(abstraction, inheritance, encapsulation,
polymorphism) - Ability to develop moderately complex software
using modular, scalable, and reusable code - Understanding of code compilation concepts
(pre‑processing, compiling, assembling, linking) - Strong problem‑solving abilities; can debug
and optimize scripts - Good communication and collaboration skills;
works effectively in a team‑oriented environment - Ability to analyze and refactor legacy scripts
(e.g., Perl) into clean, maintainable Python code