Sr. Software Design Engineer 4 at By Light Professional IT Services

Job Summary: CESI is seeking motivated software development candidates to lead the development of modern full stack software applications using React, Angular and equivalent JavaScript libraries. The candidate will lead an Agile scrum team in the development and Integration of infrastructure as code and automation software into fully functional production applications to support Cyber Training capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense. 

Responsibilities

• Recommends corrections in technical applications and analysis.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less-experienced engineering staff.
• Work through an agile based full-cycle development that includes requirements analysis, design, & implementation.  
• Apply software engineering standards and assist the engineering team in software system or subsystem development and documentation efforts.
• Understands and adheres to project schedules and stays within established budgets.
• Efficiently diagnose and debug front-end and back-end software issues.
• Clearly and effectively communicate problems and solutions with the team and external stakeholders, both verbally and electronically.
• Plans, conducts, technically directs and evaluates software projects across and agile development cycle.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years software engineering experience. 
• Strong object-oriented programming expertise 
• Strong expertise with JavaScript, Java Spring Boot, React, Angular and other related libraries desired
• Experience in Linux shell scripting
• Experience in cloud-based infrastructures and environments
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 8+ years applicable progressively complex software design engineering experience.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Experience with containerization of applications
• Experience in Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Experience with back-end development, including node.js, web servers (Nginx, Apache, etc.), database servers, etc.
• Secure web-based development
• Agile development process and planning tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Git repositories 
• Database design
• Understanding of the DoD cyber training mission is preferred. 

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

This is an onsite position at a CESI Orlando facility.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Governments Task Order.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job. 

By Light recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)

By Light is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, veteran status, disability, and any other protected class in accordance with federal, state and local laws.