Software Engineer

Software EngineerAtlanta, GA (Hybrid)Contract-2-HireJob PurposeThe Software Engineer designs, develops, and tests software applications and products. Additionally, the Software Engineer manages software development teams, provides technical leadership, and establishes software development lifecycle practices and processes. The Software Engineer is proficient in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, Ruby, Python, Scala, and Groovy. In this role, the Software Engineer requires extensive knowledge of programming languages, software development, computer operating systems, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), DevOps, Application Programming Interface (API) development, container development, and distributed systems. The Software Engineer also applies engineering principles to software creation, manages production releases of software, performs code reviews, merges feature development branches, and analyzes and triages issues. The necessary skill areas for the Software Engineer include programming and coding, fundamentals of computer science, software design and architecture development, algorithms and data structures, information analysis, software debugging and testing, and working on development teams. The Software Engineer also works with sponsors to curate requirements, define sprint work items, set priorities for work backlogs, and organize development teams.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform software development, debugging, modification, enhancement, and documentationDevelop and maintain kernel and user-level software and scriptsContribute to technical reports and presentationsAdditional ResponsibilitiesDevelop object-oriented software applicationsFollow agile software development processes and practicesInterface and coordinate with team members including other developers, testers, system engineers, etc.Support optimization of software for running on specific targets/platformsSupport translation of system requirements into software requirements and designReview/produce technical documentation, designs, and dataRequired Minimum QualificationsFamiliarity with Python, C#, C++, Java, and other scripting/programming languagesProficiency and knowledge of software version control tools and best practices, i.e. GitProficiency in developing on/for Windows and Linux operating systemsStrong verbal and written communication skillsPreferred QualificationsActive Secret ClearanceExperience working with automated testing systemsExperience working with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelinesKnowledge of agile software development methodologies