Job Title: Mid-Level Software Engineer

Job Description

This position is for a Mid-Level Software Engineer on the JEMINI program. The candidate will primarily be responsible for software development using Java. A successful candidate should be able to interact with other people using good verbal and written communication skills, work independently or with a small group, and be flexible in a highly dynamic and ever-changing environment. The role requires providing in-depth analysis and technical support of a large, distributed system written in Java, performing complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, integration, and user-support for a large code baseline, following specifications to develop or modify functionality within the code, assisting with design, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation, and interfacing with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve overall efficiency of the system. The candidate will also design, code, test, and implement tools for automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth analysis and technical support of a large, distributed system written in Java.
• Perform complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, integration, and user-support for a large code baseline.
• Follow specifications to develop or modify functionality within the code.
• Assist with design, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Interface with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve overall efficiency of the system.
• Design, code, test, and implement tools for automation.

Essential Skills

• Java experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Secret clearance is required to start.
• Ability to work effectively in a rapid-paced, team environment.
• Knowledge of software practices and coding standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend, and develop a solution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as part of an Agile team.
• Familiarity with Java Spring.
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker/Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of server-side development and message passing.
• Experience developing enterprise applications.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasking.
• Use of common software development and management tools such as Git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven or Gradle, and Eclipse.
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and UML diagrams.
• Experience in some or all of the following areas is desired: Command and control system application development, previous experience with message translation software, automated test and pipeline development experience, experience developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms, experience with software integration testing including developing automated test scripts, experience with Risk Management Framework/STIG/Fortify mitigation, prior experience designing and developing microservices and deploying with containers, and experience setting up a container environment.
• Security+ or equivalent certification is highly desired.

Work Environment

The role is 100% onsite in Springs, with some positions located on Schriever and some off HW 83. The work schedule is 4/10s, meaning four days a week for ten hours each day.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2025.

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