Senior Software Developer

The Sr. Software Developer is responsible for supporting development efforts supporting A50 NSWCDD for the Tomahawk program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organizations goals by operating in key development role with design, peer review, coding, and troubleshooting support.Core Functions / Job DuitesHas strong Independence to act while performing the following:Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications using Java, JavaFX, and Guice.Use Git for local development and GitLab for configuration management, including handling merge requests and maintaining code repositories.Leading and participating in the full software development life-cycle, from concept to deployment. Employ Gradle for building and automating the compilation, testing, and deployment of the application.Engage in our DevSecOps pipeline to compile code, execute unit tests, verify code coverage, and analyze results from SonarQube scansCollaborating with cross-functional teams, internal, and external stakeholders to define and implement innovative solutions.Establish clear code review guidelines, use tools for automation, and focus on constructive feedback, ensuring that reviews are efficient and contribute to high-quality code. Use SonarQube to perform static code analysis, identify potential vulnerabilities, and ensure code quality.Mentoring mid-level developers and providing technical guidance to the team.Contributing to technical documentation and software architecture decisions.Manage artifacts generated from GitLab using Artifactory and facilitate customer deliveries through Nexus.Implementing security measures and data protection protocols.Work with VMWare Workstation to create and manage virtualized development environments on local machinesParticipate in Agile methodologies such as serving as a member of a scrum team, conduct peer reviews, participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming, using JIRA for ticket management and Confluence for documentation.Implement a systematic approach, including profiling, testing, and refactoring during troubleshooting, debugging, and optimization of code for maximum performance.Skills & AbilitiesApplies an expert level knowledge in:Programming Languages & FrameworksJava, JavaFX & C++ RequiredDependency injection with Guice is desiredVersion Control Systems And CI/CDGit & GitLab RequiredDevSecOps principles and practices RequiredDevelopment And Build TooksGradle, SonarQube, VMWare Workstation, Artifactory, & Nexus DesiredLinux/Unix Experience PreferredSoftware design patterns and architecture principlesWeb development technologies and frameworksDatabase technologies and ORM techniquesAgile methodologies and project management toolsCloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)Microservices architecture and containerizationScalability and performance optimization techniquesBig data technologies and analyticsEDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONSBachelor of Science in a related STEM field RequiredTYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS General office environmentComputer/Equipment labPhysical RequirementsMay be expected to lift up to 25 lbsFrequent use of keyboard and typingFrequent sitting and standingWORK SCHEDULE5/40The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.PAY RANGE165,000.00 to $200,000.00 annually, DOEU.S. Citizenship Is RequiredSECURITY CLEARANCECandidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran EmployerSalary: $165000 - $200000 per yearJob Posted by ApplicantPro