Software Engineer III - Military veterans preferred

o Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements
o Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components
o Designs, implements, and integrates software applications or performs software engineering tasks
o Utilizes software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to the development, integration, and production environment
o Ensures efficient delivery of software engineering capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes
o Mitigates risks, controls costs and schedule variance, and effectively manages large scale, integrated software projects
o Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results
o Skills and Tasks. Exceptionally Complex - researches and evaluates new concepts and processes to improve performance. Analyzes cross-functional problem sets, identifies root causes and resolves issues. Assists more junior level technicians, specialists, and managers in their activities. Can perform all tasks of lower level technicians, specialists, and/or managers.
o Leadership/Management. Works individually, actively participates on integrated teams, and leads multiple tasks, projects or teams. Oversees and monitors performance, and when required, takes steps to resolve issues.
o Guidance. Directs multiple teams through to project completion. Provides guidance and direction to lower level technicians, specialists, and managers.
o Training and Certifications. DoD 8570 compliance or information assurance certification commensurate with technical objectives and services required within the task order. Applicable software or hardware training and certifications commensurate with the technical objectives, services required, and IT environment specified within the task order.
o Capabilities and additional Requirements. In addition to Standard Characteristics of Labor Category, oversees one or more software development teams and ensures the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project. Designs or implements complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints. Perform quality control on team products. Confers with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces. Coordinates software system installation and monitors equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met. Implements recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
o Education and Experience.
HS/GED + 10 years
Associates Degree + 8 years
Bachelor's Degree + 6 years
Master's Degree + 4 years
PhD + 2 years