Software Engineer, Lead with Security Clearance - Shrewsbury New Jersey

Company: MITRE Corporation
Location: Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Posted On: 05/13/2024

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have bothThat's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employeesMITRE is different from most technology companiesWe are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we doThe R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformationWe're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and worldOur workplace reflects our valuesWe offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growthIf this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with usDepartment Summary: MITRE's Applied Software Engineering Department focuses on rapid software prototyping and proof of concepts across a wide range of sectors, including defense, homeland security, health, space, and law enforcementLeveraging agile methodologies, the department provides comprehensive support throughout the entire software lifecycleIts core competencies enable the department to swiftly respond to sponsor needs, delivering innovative solutions that address complex challenges in various domain areasRoles & Responsibilities: As a Software Systems Engineer at MITRE, you will enjoy a collaborative environment where you will work closely with others in an organization that encourages and values collaboration, mentoring, and continuous learningYou will have the opportunity to leverage and grow your hands-on software engineering expertise as you contribute to real challenges across a variety of domainsWhile responding to these challenges, you will leverage and grow your hands-on skills with software design and development, engaging in the full software engineering lifecycle using modern technologies.--- Play a trusted technical leadership role in helping government sponsors apply modern software engineering methodologies and software development best practices to mission critical systems.
* Provide deep subject matter expertise and/or lead software design and development efforts
* Design, architect, prototype, and integrate software solutions that solve complex technical challenges
* Develop and test software based on project requirements and specifications.
* Collaborate with team members to design innovative software solutions.
* Write clean, scalable, and efficient code using programming languages like Java, C++, Python, etc.
* Debug and troubleshoot software to resolve issues and improve performance.
* Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share best practices.
* Assist in the documentation of software, including user manuals and technical reports.
* Continually update technical knowledge and skills by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, etc.
* Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, including ideation, design, development, testing, and deployment.
* Work closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery of software projects.
* Adhere to best practices in software development and the company's internal procedures and standardsBasic Qualifications:--- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or other related STEM major and 8 + years of related work experience
* Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining & maintaining a DoD clearance
* Demonstrated success across the entire software lifecycle, from design/architecture to agile development, testing, continuous integration, deployment (CI/CD), and support
* Strong fundamental knowledge of computer science, especially algorithms and data structures germane to the development of high-quality, efficient software
* Mastery of multiple programming languages, such as Java, C/C++/Objective-C/C#, Kotlin, Python, Python3, Go, NodeJS, JavaScript, Ruby, HTML5, MySQL, MongoDB, GIT, including at least one front end framework (Angular/React/Vue)
* Experience mentoring and leading technical teams in a distributed environment to develop and deliver both prototype and production software that spans the full tech stack, from the back-end to the front-end
* Track record of architecting, delivering, and operating mission critical, large scale software systems in production cloud (Azure, AWS) and on prem environments
* Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts in both developing new systems and improving existing systems
* Thorough understanding of Agile practices and frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban)
* Experience with building applications and deployment in scalable environment using Docker and Kubernetes
* This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site Preferred Qualifications:--- Preference given to qualified candidates with active clearance.
* Capable of defining and leading projects or programs with experience in both task leadership and management
* Ability to deliver thought leadership and partner across organizational boundaries
* Technical stature that includes a track record of journal publications and conference presentations
* Proven ability to develop software systems while taking on growing responsibility for analysis, design, implementation, and deployment tasks
* Solid understanding and experience with operational Cyber concepts and objectives
* An entrepreneurial spirit
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret Work Location Type:
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