Software Developer - Journeyman

Lorton, VA, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Computer Hardware
  • Network Security
  • Cyber Security
  • Design Documentation
  • Process Flow
  • Sequence Diagrams
  • Interfaces
  • Estimating
  • Systems Design
  • Database Administration
  • UI
  • COTS
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Demonstrations
  • Sprint
  • Security Clearance
  • Computer Science
  • Software Development
  • System Administration
  • Programming Languages
  • Operating Systems
  • Linux
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu
  • Ansible
  • GitLab
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Bash
  • Scripting
  • Python
  • Innovation

Summary

Company Description

At MAXISIQ, curious minds tackle real-world cyber challenges that matter. Teams develop, test, and secure advanced technology powering today's and tomorrow's missions. We experiment with the latest tools, prototype new solutions, and see projects go from concept to action. You will apply technical expertise to projects requiring rapid prototyping, secure integration, and the development of actionable solutions for clients who depend on leading-edge capabilities. Creative problem-solving is encouraged, and growth happens through hands-on work across software, hardware, and network security. If you want to make an impact, solve complex technical puzzles, and help defend critical systems, this is a place where your skills matter and your ideas shape the future of technology.

Job Description

We are continuously seeking talented Software Developers to join our team supporting one of our premier programs. This posting is for potential future openings as our program grows - interested candidates are encouraged to apply to be considered when positions become available.

We're looking for professionals who are highly motivated to apply their expertise in developing, deploying, and maintaining advanced, mission-critical operational networks. This full-time hybrid role, based in Lorton, VA, generally requires 10% travel (approximately once per quarter) for Program Increment (PI) planning.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Modernizing operational mission systems to ensure mission effectiveness, reliability, and cybersecurity.
  • Designing and developing software application upgrades from high-level or non-specific government-provided concepts.
  • Producing detailed specifications and design documentation, including process flows, class and sequence diagrams, physical architectures, interfaces, and data dictionaries.
  • Creating accurate project work estimates and timelines.
  • Implementing software solutions, identifying operational issues, and contributing to ongoing improvement efforts.
  • Supporting system design, policy development, database management, and user interface development.
  • Leveraging Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software wherever possible to minimize proprietary dependencies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform operating system upgrades and security patches to maintain mission system readiness and compliance.
  • Transition, modernize, and maintain core application codebases.
  • Collaborate on new feature implementation, technical enhancement, and reduction of technical debt to meet evolving mission requirements.
  • Participate in requirement reviews, backlog grooming, documentation updates, and environment/tooling setup.
  • Support demonstrations and technical reviews during development sprints and Program Increments.

Qualifications

Clearance requirement:
  • Active Secret, minimum

Education:
  • Four (4) year college degree in software development or computer science
  • In lieu of education, ten (10) years of experience of software development for systems in a production environment.

Experience to include:
  • Five (5) years' experience of systems administration in a production environment
  • Experience with system sustainment and maintenance; operating system and application patching and upgrades
  • Must be familiar with a variety of scripts, programming languages, and operating systems (see preferred skills below

Preferred Skills:
  • Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu)
  • Ansible
  • Gitlab (repose, merging)
  • PowerShell
  • Bash Scripting
  • Python

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #CJ

At MAXISIQ, inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10271861
  • Position Id: d3db6217f3d4d2cd403e611abd1308cb
  • Posted 20 hours ago
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