Software Engineer Level 1 at Base-2 Solutions, LLC

The Software Engineer 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 on documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Review and test software components to adhere to design requirements and document test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Job Description

• Designing, developing, and implementing scalable cloud-based map reduce analytics solutions.
• Writing efficient and optimized code in Java to handle large volumes of data.
  
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design robust analytics solutions.
• Applying expertise in Maven, Git, JIRA, and Linux to ensure efficient development and version control processes.
• Utilizing knowledge of big data, batch/streaming analytic methodologies, and MapReduce or Portable MapReduce frameworks to optimize performance and scalability.
• Demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt to additional technologies.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or engineers, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, and investigating problem areas.
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process used on any project.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
• Design, develop and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequences of design.
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.

Required Skills and Experience

• Environment
  • AWS WorkSpace and EC2
  • GitLab
  • Linux and shell scripts
  • Docker and Docker Compose
  • REST clients (web browser, curl)
• Web 
  • JavaScript (ESM), CSS
  • JSON files for user test data
  • Node.js and NPM
  • Express web server
  • Vite, React, React Query, Redux
  • PKI/TLS/SSL certificates (OpenSSL, MADCert)
• APIs
  • OpenAPI (Swagger)
  • High Side services familiarity, CASPORT most important
• DevOps
  • AWS ECS (FarGate) and S3
  • GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
  • Venom (Test Harness)

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes.

Pay & Benefit HighlightsCompensation

• Above market fixed salary or hourly pay.
• Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral.
• Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth.

Health

• 100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible.
• HSA and FSA options.
• 100% paid premiums for dental insurance.
• 100% paid premiums for vision insurance.

Income Protection

• 100% paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment.
• 100% paid premiums for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit.

Retirement

• 8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting.
• 401k pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 days of paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work period.
• Remote work including partial or fully remote (contract and project-dependent).

View our detailed Equal Opportunity EmployerBase-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.