Software Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Creating, maintaining and/or improving the software code, with duties to design and update software databases under contract and direction from the assigned Government Lead.  
  • Maintains broad awareness of the functions, responsibilities and demands levied on the DevSecOps team and is capable of providing input to and communicating strategic direction in concurrence with Government leaders. 
  • Have a demonstrated understanding of the full lifecycle of software development and communicate it effectively to others. 
  • Clear communication skills are required such that highly technical and complex concepts and methods can be effectively transmitted to a non-technical and/or junior officer audience. 
  • Astute ability in writing test scripts, test-driven development, in an Agile software development environment, where built in automated test procedures are paramount and continuous integration of software and continuous delivery of software, to the Government is the culture. 

   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• • Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years' experience. 
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
  • Possesses at least one of the Agile Development Certifications. 
  • Certified Scrum Master. 
  • Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). 
  • Certified Scrum Professional. 
  • Demonstrated experience working independently with clients or stakeholders to develop user-stories in support of full-service consumer and business applications. 
  • Demonstrated experience in development of customized code, scripts, modules, macro procedures, or libraries to implement specialized spatial analysis functions using. 
  • Proficient in languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, C, Perl, or similar scripting and development languages. 
  • Demonstrated experience in integration and tailoring of Commercial Off- The-Shelf (COTS) software applications; specialized software and database development and maintenance; integration of related specialized hardware; engineering studies to identify and remedy processing bottlenecks. 
  • Demonstrated experience working with and developing geospatial information systems (GIS) to include open-source and proprietary geospatial formats 
  • Demonstrated experience in use and development with common geospatial tools, data, and operating platforms. These may include, but are not limited to: 
  • Demonstrated in-depth experience abstracting new or legacy systems via standards- based API’s to include web services.  

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team supporting our NGA customer in Springfield, VA. 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location:  WASHINGTON METRO AREA (WMA)     
• Type of environment: Office  
• Noise level: Low  
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.  
• Amount of Travel: 30% within WMA 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship 

Clearance requirement: TS/SCI CI Poly 

OTHER DUTIES

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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.