Senior Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA
Full Time
Software Engineering
Experienced
Red Arch Solutions is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our team in Virginia. We are a leader in data modernization and analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our engineers, analysts, and IT professionals have a passion for technology and a calling to support the mission. Since 2004, Red Arch Solutions has been solving some of the most urgent and unique National Security challenges in the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. We develop personalized and responsive solutions for our customers and provide top talent individuals to build those solutions using lean and agile processes driven by customer needs.


Role and Responsibilities
The Senior Software Developer will perform critical hands-on activities to develop, test, and deploy the system.  As a developer on the team, you are responsible for working with fellow team mates to deliver and maintain a cloud-based data broker solution. Specific responsibilities include the following:
  • Apply software development/scripting knowledge to perform system administration tasks
  • Apply expertise with Cloudera, Cloudera Flow Manager, Grafana, and Prometheus
  • Apply expertise in establishing and using Amazon Web Services, minimally EC2 and EBS
  • Administer user credentials and access controls using LDAP services
  • Research, design, and develop system enhancements
  • Develop and maintain current software, perform configuration management, and perform backup management
  • Maintain development, test, and production environments
  • Work as a team member to identify and prioritize tasking using project tools
  • Develop technical documentation to include software design documentation, version documentation, and architecture views
  • Create backup and recovery procedures, participate in routine testing of procedures, and be available to assist in the event of an actual contingency event
  • Perform system/software troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Assist help desk with engineering-related user tickets
  • Apply expertise with common protocols such as PKI, TLS, SSH, HTTPS, and TCP
  • Perform necessary security hardening in accordance with the Risk Management Framework on various classified and unclassified domains
  • Develop and apply cost savings practices using cloud services (e.g., FedRAMP GovCloud, C2S)
  • Support agile processes including scrums, sprint planning, sprint demonstrations, and retrospectives
Required Technical and Professional Experience
The following list represents the required experience to effectively perform the job responsibilities of a Senior Software Developer:
  • Expertise in developing, hardening, and deploying software in cloud-based architectures.  Hands-on experience with GovCloud Amazon Web Services and classified Cloud Computing Services (C2S)
  • Experience with agile workflow tools and code repositories
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Experience in developing architecture views or system models
  • Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls as they apply to a cloud-based system residing on Top Secret, Secret, and Unclassified domains
  • Experience configuring code to integrate with commercial products and enterprise services
  • Possess experience with Amazon Web Services, Kafka, Grafana, Prometheus, and Cloudera tools
  • Possess current TS/SCI clearance with successful CI polygraph
  • Possess current Security+ certification
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
  • Prior experience performing as a validated Privileged User
  • Experience on a large software program providing data broker, data lake, or data analysis capabilities
  • Familiarity with DoD and IC data missions
  • Familiarity with developing and deploying capabilities using containers
  • Familiarity with using CI/CD tools that automate the DevSecOps process
  • Experience with performing testing to include regression testing, test script creation, and automated testing
  • Experience troubleshooting code and interface dependencies
  • Experience performing code quality assurance activities

Years of Experience: Mid Level, 5-8 years of experience. Senior -10+ years of experience.
Education: Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field (preferred) 
Location: Chantilly, VA 
Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ ability to obtain CI Poly
Salary range for this position: $189,000-215,000 #CJ
 

The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot:

  • 100% paid employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class Benefits.
  • HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service
  • Generous PTO.
  • 10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit sharing contribution.
  • Annualized bonus compensation.
  • Spot bonuses for hard work.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • 529 College Saving Plan.
  • College Loan Pay Back Program.
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Generous Referral Bonuses.

Red Arch Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Have more questions about Red Arch? Email us at Careers@RedArchSolutions.com

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