Software Engineer 2

Job#: 3031886

Job Description:
Software Engineer 2

Location: Redondo Beach, California (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Clearance: Top Secret / SCI

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for an Intermediate to Senior Software Engineer to support a large, restricted team focused on the development and sustainment of mission-operational software product lines. This role involves working on new capabilities for a national security mission. This position is 100% on-site in a specialized facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform as a C++ software developer in a fast-paced agile team environment using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Design, code, and unit test new software capabilities based on mathematical algorithm requirements.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and provide software fixes for discrepancy reports.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and senior engineers across multiple software subsystems.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 to 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 to 6 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 to 4 years of experience. An additional 4 years of relevant software experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience: Must possess an active SSBI at the time of application and have the ability to obtain SCI prior to the start date. This position requires the applicant to ====.

Technical Skills: Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills and proficiency with C++. Knowledge of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system is required, along with demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• DevSecOps Test Automation experience.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or Perl.
• Background in mathematics and algorithms.
• Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo).
• Experience developing in a Linux environment using git.
• An active SCI security clearance.

Work Environment

This is a contract-to-hire position. The work environment is a Sensitive Compartmented Investigation Facility (SCIF).

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.