Software Engineer - Castalia Systems

Job Type: Full-Time

Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly

Must be a U.S. Citizen

This position is contingent on contract award

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too.

Job Summary

Castalia Systems is seeking an experienced Software Engineer (SWE) to join our team supporting one of our government customers on a truly exciting contract. On this program you will be part of the team developing new capabilities and novel solutions for cybersecurity tools.

Roles and Responsibilities

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• 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 upon documented requirements.
• Works individually or as part of a team.
• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents 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 trade-offs, 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.
• The Level 0 Software Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:
  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
  • Debug existing software and correct defects
  • Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
  • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
  • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories

• In addition to the above capabilities, the Level 1 Software Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:
  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
  • Debug existing software and correct defects
  • Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
  • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
  • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
  • Write or review software and system documentation
  • Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
  • Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
  • Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
  • Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
  • Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
  • Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design

• In addition to the above capabilities, the Level 2 Software Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:
  • Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
  • Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
  • Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
  • Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
  • Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met

• In addition to the above capabilities, the Level 3 Software Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

• Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects
• Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams
• Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering
• Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software
• Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance

Knowledge and Skills

Level 0 Software Engineer:

• No demonstrated experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Level 1 Software Engineer:

• (U) Seven (7) years’ experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies, expertise)
• Must have the following years of experience with:
  • 2+ years Application development experience
  • 2+ years developing for Windows and Linux using scripting languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, Python.
  • 2+ years’ experience with DevOps Build and Deploy Tech (Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer)
  • 2+ years’ experience with CI/CD Tools (Jenkins, Bamboo) as well as building automated CI/CD Pipelines

Level 2 Software Engineer:

• Fourteen (14) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.?

• Must have the following years of experience with:

• 6+ years Application development experience
• 6+ years developing for Windows and Linux using scripting languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, Python.
• 6+ years’ experience with DevOps Build and Deploy Tech (Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer)
• 6+ years’ experience with CI/CD Tools (Jenkins, Bamboo) as well as building automated CI/CD Pipelines

Level 3 Software Engineer:

• Fourteen (20) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.?

• Must have the following years of experience with:

• 10+ years Application development experience
• 10+ years developing for Windows and Linux using scripting languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, Python.
• 10+ years’ experience with DevOps Build and Deploy Tech (Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer)
• 10+ years’ experience with CI/CD Tools (Jenkins, Bamboo) as well as building automated CI/CD Pipelines

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Typical office environment

Travel

• Not required

Company Description

Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.

With our vast knowledge of our customers needs and relevant technology, our team is able to bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with a cutting edge technology so it’s so evident when you compare us with anyone.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.