Engineer Software 2

Job#: 3042286

Job Description:
Engineer Software 2

Location: College Park, Maryland (Partial Remote)

Clearance: Secret Clearance

Role Overview

We are seeking a versatile mid-level software developer with five or more years of professional experience to join a defense-focused engineering team. This role emphasizes modern software design, API development, and DevSecOps practices. The position is a hybrid remote opportunity based in the College Park, MD area.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and enhance front-end user interfaces using React, including hooks, functional components, and state management libraries.
• Design, develop, and maintain back-end services.
• Implement responsive UI components and follow UI/UX best practices, integrating with design systems.
• Apply modern design patterns and UI frameworks.
• Develop, test, and deploy code in a Linux/WSL environment.
• Utilize containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Write automated UI tests to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate within an Agile environment and participate in code reviews.

Required Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of five years of professional software development experience is required.

Must be able to obtain a secret clearance before starting

Technical Skills: Proficiency in C++ and Java. Hands-on experience building UI components with React. Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs. Working knowledge of Agile, CI/CD tools (like GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps), Docker, and Kubernetes. Experience with automated testing tools. Practical experience with AWS services. Proficient in developing, building, and debugging applications within a Linux/WSL environment. Comfortable using IDEs such as VSCode, Eclipse, or NetBeans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret Clearance
• Experience with Cosmos or similar mission-planning and analysis tools.
• Experience with real-time or combat systems and their associated performance constraints.
• Knowledge of cyber-security principles.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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