[Hiring] Sr. Software Architect @By Light Professional IT Services LLC

Role Description

Assist in the design and development of a large-scale distributed simulation system using an existing simulation framework. Collaboratively define interfaces between this system and military C2 systems and other simulations. Develop and maintain system software architecture. Design detailed interfaces between incrementally developed components. Execute full lifecycle software development to include:

• Software requirements analysis
• Software design
• Software implementation
• Software integration and test
• System documentation

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design efforts
• Design and implement component interfaces
• Coordinate with developers of interoperating systems on interface requirements
• Ensure system interoperability with current and developing simulation federations
• Document and communicate system design
• Identify and document development work (user stories) executable within the Agile sprint timeframe
• Design, code and debug applications in various software languages using object-oriented design where appropriate
• Understand and adhere to project schedules and stay within established budgets
• Comply with program processes for software development and configuration management
• Operate in a collaborative team composed of contractor and Government personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university or any bachelor’s degree and two years additional software development experience
• High school diploma and 5 years’ additional software development experience can substitute for bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 10 years’ software engineering experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in design of complex software systems
• Familiarity with industry software development standards and with the capabilities of related Department of Defense software systems
• Employ interoperability standards commonly used in Department of Defense modeling and simulation (i.e., DIS and HLA)
• Develop Software using Java, C/C++, JavaScript, and XML in MS Windows, and Linux
• Properly apply object-oriented design principles to development efforts
• Ability to test and debug
• System operations in Linux/windows to include shell scripting
• Employ version control tools (i.e., Git) in compliance with program configuration management processes
• Operate collaboratively in a development team environment
• Aptitude for learning new technologies such as programming languages and tools
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to explain designs and development issues to customer representatives

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Master’s degree desired
• Experience developing interfaces to military C4I systems
• Experience developing simulation-based training systems
• Experience in database design
• Experience developing in the React framework
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance
• This position may require up to ten (10) days of travel 3-4 times per year

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)