Lead Software Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.  At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Software Engineer to join our team in Ft. Meade, Md.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Develops, maintains, and enhances complex software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems).

• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results

• 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

• Analyzes user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements 

• Designs and codes new software or modifies existing software to add new features 

• Integrates existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments 

• Develops simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories 

• Makes recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards 

• Develops software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or system engineers; analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigating problem areas 

• Modifies existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance 

• 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 project.

• Writes or reviews software and system documentation 

• Debugs existing software and corrects defects 

• Works individually and as part of a team

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university 

• 10+ years of software engineering experience 

• In lieu of a college degree, a HS diploma/GED plus 14 years of software engineering experience is acceptable

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active TS/SCI and Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%, capable of operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, and frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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