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Role Description

As a Software Engineer for the SDA GMI program, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team developing and deploying state-of-the-art ground operational systems. Your work will directly contribute to the success and innovation of the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Agile experience preferred.

Requirements

• Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• Programming and Development:
  • Proficiency in Python and Java.
  • Strong understanding of API design, testing, development, and management.
  • Familiarity with Scaled Agile methodology and best practices.
• DevOps and Cloud:
  • Knowledge of DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, automation, configuration management, and infrastructure as code.
  • Experience with AWS (AWS Solutions Architect preferred), Azure is a plus.
  • Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Security:
  • Understanding of security best practices, risk, compliance, vulnerability management, encryption, PKI, incident response, auditing, and monitoring.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Strong ability to work effectively with development, operations, and security teams.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in generating documentation and sharing knowledge.
• Artificial Intelligence:
  • Experience with prompt engineering and AI tools to accelerate workloads.
• Tools:
  • CI/CD and Development: GitLab, Nexus Managed Artifacts, Ansible, Terragrunt, ArgoCD, VS Code, Maven.
  • Cloud and Containerization: AWS: EKS, EC2, Lambda, S3, EBS/EFS, VPC, DNS, IAM, KMS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Kubernetes, Docker.
  • Security, Monitoring, and Logging: ACAS/Grype vulnerability scanning, SIEM (Splunk), Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
  • Version Control and Collaboration: Git, Jira, Confluence.

What Sets You Apart

• Proven ability to execute the software development process.
• Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies creatively.
• Collaborative team player with a knack for technical leadership.
• Up-to-date with technology trends and enthusiastic about championing new ideas and process improvements.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and your team.

Workplace Options

• This position can be fully remote/telework, fully on-site, or Hybrid.
• While on-site, you will be a part of the SDA program located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $112,038.00 - USD $131,482.00 /Yr.