Summary We are seeking a remote Software Engineer II with experience in the research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs. The Software Engineer II will analyze user needs, develop software solutions, update software or enhance existing software capabilities. The Software Engineer II will be part of a mission-critical team advancing technology for our federal client’s next generation of environmental data. Work is normally performed in a remote work arrangement.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
Create, manage, and deploy containers to ensure efficient, consistent, and scalable application operations across various environments
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design systems and obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces
Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design
Determine system performance standards
Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation
Monitor functioning of equipment to ensure the system operates in conformance with specifications
Responsible for configuration management of requirements, code, and software configurations, advise users on the CM policies and procedures
Develop and maintain CM processes, plans, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other documents

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent work experience
6-8 years of Software Engineer experience
Proven experience in the development and implementation of software applications
Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices
Experience with OpenShift for containerization and Kubernetes
Strong scripting language skills required
Experience with SCM concepts and methodologies
In-depth knowledge of branching, merging, and baselining strategies
Ability to work well with others, collaborate, and communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with containerization technologies
Experience developing software configuration standards for organizational use
Experience building software written in C/C++ or Fortran, preferably in a Linux environment
Bash, Perl, or Python preferred
Extensive experience using GitLab
Artifactory experience desired

Work authorization/security clearance requirements
Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations and client facilities

Work Environment