Software Engineer

Metron is seeking talented, cleared programmers with strong computer science and engineering backgrounds for complex and challenging projects. As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. The ideal candidate has experience writing well-designed, maintainable, and extensible code, and will support the team as a technical resource. Other responsibilities include: reviewing and testing software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results; resolving software problem reports; utilizing software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment; and providing specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. 

Required Qualifications 

• Active TS/SCI with CI-polygraph clearance
• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Developer
• Experience with some or all of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular and/or React Framework, Spring Boot, Node JS, Postgres, ActiveMQ, Redis
• Knowledge of: Container (Docker) Build and Infrastructures, Kubernetes, Software Configuration Management tools such as GitLab, CI/CD processes, GitLab procedures/documentation and proper coding etiquette
• Experience programming in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python or C++
• Object-oriented programming proficiency
• Familiarity with full-stack web application development in any frameworks/languages
• Ability to communicate design concepts and performance metrics clearly 
• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Qualifications 

• Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope polygraph
• Experience writing algorithmic code, including complexity analysis, performance optimization, and multithreading
• Experience designing and implementing user interfaces 

Position Location:  Laurel, MD

*The selected individual(s) will be required to work on-site. 

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Accompanying FSA and HSA options 
• Additional Voluntary Benefits  
• Paid Time Off  
• 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays  
• Paid Parental Leave  
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement 
• Annual Salary Reviews  
• Profit Sharing  
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options  
• Gym and Fitness Reimbursement  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Employee Referral Program