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Software Engineer-Multiple Levels (DT-0/1/2)
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Software Engineer who analyzes requirements, designs and codes software, debugs defects, integrates systems, writes documentation, and leads development teams across multiple labor categories.
About this role
Legato, LLC recruiters (Staffing@legatocorp.com) would love to speak with you regarding the following position: Multiple Levels-Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Salary Range: $170,000-$230,000, depending on experience.
What You Will Do:
We are looking for Software Engineers at Multiple Labor Category Levels. A Software Engineer will 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 standard. Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features. Integrate existing software into new or modified system or operating environment. 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 component. 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. 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 constraint 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. 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 team and monitor their performance.
Our minimum requirements for this role:
- Experience with C++, Java and Linux
- Proficiency working in Linux development environments
- Proficiency coding in Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript
- Experience with the following: Git, GitLab, IDEs (e.g., VSCode, Eclipse, etc…)
- Agile framework experience (Scrum, etc.)
- Desired experience with Software-Defined Radio (SDR) programming, geospatial processing, coding 2D and 3D image displays, GitLab, GitHub, or similar version control tools, Jira/Confluence or similar project management tools
- At least seven (7) years’ experience as a software engineer
- A bachelor's degree in a related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of experience may be substituted for a total of eleven (11) years of experience
About Your New Company
Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees, aggressive compensation, and upward mobility possibilities.
We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits. A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave. Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.
Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.
Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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