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Software Engineer
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Designs, develops, maintains and enhances complex mission software systems, debugging defects and integrating components while collaborating with systems and hardware engineers. Supports analytics, large-scale data processing and real-time mission environments under a contingent program.
About this role
Summary
CTC Group is seeking Software Engineers, for a contingent program supporting the development, maintenance, and enhancement of complex mission software systems. In this role, you will design and develop new capabilities, improve existing applications, troubleshoot software issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver reliable solutions across analytics, large-scale data processing, real-time systems, and other mission environments.
Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems based on documented mission and technical requirements
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
- Design and code new software and modify existing applications to add capabilities and improve performance
- Debug existing software, investigate software problem reports, and resolve defects
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments
- Review and test software components to ensure they meet design and performance requirements
- Develop and execute software test procedures and document test results
- Develop database queries and interfaces for existing or proposed databases and data repositories
- Apply software development and design methodologies appropriate to the technical environment
- Analyze system performance, data usage, workflows, and technical constraints to develop effective software solutions
- Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to define software requirements, interfaces, and technical approaches
- Evaluate hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and the use of COTS/GOTS solutions
- Develop and maintain software and system documentation
- Recommend and implement improvements to software development processes, standards, and documentation
- For senior-level positions, provide technical leadership, oversee software development activities, and ensure the quality of developed and modified software
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
- 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 0 Qualifications
- No demonstrated experience is required.
Level 1 Qualifications
- Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Level 2 Qualifications
- Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Level 3 Qualifications
- Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
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Why CTC Group?
We recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations.
CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance.
CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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