Software Engineer

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Software Engineer to provide TSCIMS Program software development support to USAFRICOM. This position will be located in Stuttgart, Germany and will be an onsite position.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting Combatant Command (CCMD) developed Strategic Information Systems. Duties include accessing and updating databases, user account management, and applying specialized technical expertise to perform analysis, testing, and maintenance of systems and products. Provide expertise relative to user requirements and develop technical reports and system documentation in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), and provide training as requested. Build and generate custom reports when requested, including reports required by DoD policy or National Defense Authority legislation, and synchronize various databases several times a week. Knowledge of Security Cooperation is preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to pay keen attention to detail, possess a strong customer service orientation, and have the ability to work as part of a team. Other duties as assigned.

The Software Engineer works as part of a software engineering team to develop software packages and applications using Agile methodology, embodying the highest levels of engineering and UI/UX principles. Supports and develops client-side and/or server-side applications in the latest industry-standard development environments, tests code for accuracy in pre-production, and ensures interoperability and completeness to achieve desired results within the production environment. Works with peer engineers and the Team Lead to deliver value to our customer, sponsor, and stakeholders. Day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

• Work collaboratively and participate constructively as part of a truly self-organizing Agile Software Engineering team.
• Develop, test, and refine the applications to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Integrate both client controls and .NET web service implementations as part of the overall Theater Security Cooperation architecture.
• Work in a collaborative team environment to develop custom standalone ASP.NET applications and customizations.
• Identify, isolate, diagnose, repair, and resolve software bugs.
• Provide feedback for regular internal process improvement and best practice reviews.

Qualifications

Base Salary + uplifts (Cost of Living/HOLA)

Bachelor's with 2-5 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required: Secret

Secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain a TS level clearance with SCI eligibility.

• DOD 8570 IAT 2 compliance.
• TESA eligibility.
• 3+ years’ experience in an Applications Development role.
• IAT Level II certification(s) in accordance with DoD 8570.1.
• Microsoft Certification in Application Development or comparable computing environment certification.
• Must have experience working with standard software development lifecycle processes, including peer review, quality assurance testing, and security hardening.
• Must possess excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills; able to work in an open work environment.
• Requires a firm understanding of fundamental web application technologies including but not limited to HTTP, ReST, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, and XML.
• Requires a firm understanding of advanced web development technologies, such as .NET Framework, Angular, React, TypeScript, C#, SCSS, SQL or NoSQL storage, Web Services (ReST/SOAP), and industry-standard version control systems such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience and success working in an Agile (preferably SCRUM) development environment.
• Knowledge and/or experience working within Combatant Commands or Military environments.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with other T-shaped developers and self-organizing as a single unit to achieve customer goals.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and technologies, including pre-commit hooks, YAML-based pipelines, CI/CD, pull requests, merges, and hotfixes.
• Experience with complex systems/organizations, portals, enterprise content management, and business intelligence.
• Experience developing applications using design principles such as adaptive design, responsive design, graceful degradation, and progressive enhancement.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers—people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things—for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Salary Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position” and GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range: USD $85,000.00 - USD $102,000.00 /Yr.