Software Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with national security investigators and analysts to understand mission needs, recommend solutions, and translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, planning, design, development, testing, implementation, and QA.
• Design, code, test, and debug software components, including:
  • New custom software features and capabilities
  • Enhancements to existing codebases
  • Workflow and operations automation
  • Large-scale data processing and analytics solutions
  • Advanced computational and statistical modeling
• Conduct operations and maintenance (O&M) tasks such as:
  • Developing new features
  • Troubleshooting and resolving software issues
  • Reviewing logs for patches or performance improvements
  • Refactoring existing code for optimization
  • Assisting in documentation creation
• Evaluate and integrate third-party solutions (COTS, GOTS, OSS) to solve complex data and technology challenges.
• Programmatically integrate external components into existing platforms.

Required (Must Haves):

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and JavaScript
• Demonstrated experience in full lifecycle software engineering
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• High proficiency in HTML, CSS, C#, and Java
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Mathematics
  OR
• Six (6) years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree in a related field