Software Engineer

Contingent on award, Ampersand Solutions Group (AMPERSAND) has a requirement for one or more Software Engineers who will support a critical DoD mission providing software development, design, and test subject matter expertise in a multicloud, hybrid multicloud environment.

Scope: Responsible for the design, development, testing, verifying, sustaining, and fully documenting developed software. Develops complex software applications involving graphical front-end interfaces, visualization toolsets, SQL Database interfaces, multi-user GUI interfaces, and rule-based assessments. Works with application Product Owner to decompose Use Case entities into implemental software requirements. Performs software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software reviews, software risk analysis, and software reliability analysis. Performs analysis on new software developments and revisions to existing systems to enhance system efficiencies. Responsible for software testing and user/system requirements verification/validation processes and procedures. Troubleshoots production problems related to deployment of software applications. Evaluates implemented requirements in software to determine if these requirements were met in deliverable software. Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application integration and testing tools. Participates in development of software user manuals and technical reports. Works with project leads, developers, and end users to ensure application designs meet business requirements. Understands DoD customer test processes related to data management, scheduling, planning, and commitments across all types of tests. Matures the use of DevSecOps in automating product delivery while maintaining collaboration with security, assurance, and product owners.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 0-10 years of relevant, related experience plus:
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in engineering, science, or other relevant field or:
    • Associates Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution plus 2 years relevant, related experience
    • High School Diploma / GED from an accredited institution plus 4 years relevant, related experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance at the appropriate level
  • Willing to periodically travel in support of test events
  • Ability to support a hybrid work environment comprising telework and on-site support

Desired Qualifications

• ACTIVE DoD SECRET or TOP SECRET Clearance
• Experience supporting the US Ballistic Missile Defense System
• Recognized expertise in specialized acquisition, logistics, technology, systems, or processes
• Proven mastery of relevant concepts, theories, principals, and techniques relevant to hybrid multicloud environments and/or analysis supporting DoD test missions
• Knowledgeable of DoD ballistic missile defense system testing direction and requirements
• Experience directly interfacing with project customers and stakeholders
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Python, Matlab, C#, JavaScript, React, Gitlab, Typescript, Selenium, and unit tests
• Experience developing in an agile approach using scrums and sprint development cycles with regular releases and peer code reviews
• Experience utilizing and developing using cloud native IaaS and PaaS
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Necessary Qualifications

• Honesty, superior ethics
• Interpersonal savvy, excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as a team
• Initiative
• Positive attitude
• Professionalism