Expert Lead Integrator - Gray Tier Technologies

JOB DESCRIPTION: Gray Tier is seeking a software engineer to perform as one of the primary software test engineers for the development and integration phase of SDLC. These activities are across the development lifecycle from concept development, design, and implementation and will be the SME of the project final stage leading to production. To accomplish these activities candidates will need to apply a diverse skills in software engineering, system engineering & administration, integration, test and system security. Customers often come to our unit with a goal in mind, but they need our help to realize it. As such, candidates should be able to analyze requirements to ensure overall test-ability, and then develop appropriate software design, test plans, and procedures. Since we are a small team with a small dedicated testing staff, candidates should also be able to assist in the execution of functional, performance, and security tests and support debug of system issues. While a separate part of the team does oversee maintenance activities, candidates may be called upon to review existing programs and assist in making refinements to aid in reducing operating time and/or improving current development methods.

• Manage projects to ensure timely production of quality products aligned to requirements.
• Consult with clients to understand and determine software requirements.
• Collect, analyze and suggest short term and long-term budgetary activities
• Test software functionality and design concepts.
• Engage in working groups to streamline costs, determine risks and gaps and offer strategic support.
• Evaluate and analyze high-profile projects.
• Oversee project performance to identify areas requiring adjustments like portfolio rebalance.
• Interface with Government engineering and senior management teams.
• Work closely with 3rd party vendors /service providers on all touch points, including upgrading applications and production support issues
• Provides end-to-end project management support for the software development lifecycle
• Map resources to projects to provide management insight into resource utilization
• Apply program management principles to improve project implementation, reporting, and internal metrics
• Oversee and perform change management activities
• Provide expert counseling and support to the development team on the construction and maintenance of robust, secure, and efficient applications
• Research emerging technologies to decide if the installation can increase the organization's efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare an analysis of cost and benefits for decision making on IT systems and computing infrastructure efficiencies
• Devise ways to add new functionality to existing technical systems and architectures
• Design and implement new systems by choosing and configuring software
• Oversee the installation and configuration of new software and capabilities
• Conduct testing to ensure that the systems work as expected
• Train system end users and write instruction manuals​

Responsibilities:

• Identifies cross-team dependencies; works with Government Product Owners for SRB, CRB, and ORB processes; and ensures teams deliver capabilities that adds mission value.

• Trusted team between Govt Product Manager and Lead developers to ensure that end two end capabilities that development teams delivered are seamlessly integrated and interoperable.
• Manage projects to ensure timely production of quality products aligned to requirements.
• Consult with clients to understand and determine software requirements.
• Collect, analyze and suggest short term and long term budgetary activities
• Test software functionality and design concepts.
• Engage in working groups to streamline costs, determine risks and gaps and offer strategic support.
• Evaluate and analyze high profile projects.
• Oversee projects performance to identify areas requiring adjustments like portfolio rebalance.
• Interface with Government engineering and senior management teams.
• Work closely with 3rd party vendors /service providers on all touch points including upgrading applications and production support issues
• Provides end-to-end project management support of the lifecycle
• Map resources to projects to provide management insight into resource utilization
• Apply program management principles to improve project implementation, reporting and internal metrics
• Oversee and perform change management activities
• Provide expert counseling and support to the development team on construction and maintenance of robust, secure and efficient applications
• Research emerging technologies to decide if installation can increase the organization's efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare an analysis of cost and benefits for decision making on IT systems and computing infrastructure efficiencies
• Devise ways to add new functionality to existing technical systems and architectures
• Design and implement new systems by choosing and configuring software
• Oversee the installation and configuration of new software and capabilities
• Conduct testing to ensure that the systems work as expected
•  Train system end users and write instruction manuals

Here's What You'll Need:

• At least 10 years' experience with API development, AWS services (S3, DIODE, SNS/SQS, SDK development, Cloudformation), Apache Nifi, ElasticSearch, PKI, Terraform, Jenkins/Gitlab CI, Containerization (e.g. Docker), and basic shell programming and system administration
• At least 7 years' experience with Integrator skills sets:  Automated testing tools such as cucumber, Pact, JMeter, Elastic Logstash Kibana (ELK) framework, understanding of ICD503 A&A controls, AWS Lambda, Ansible/Salt, PCF, Kong
• Applicable software/ hardware/management training & certification (e.g.; specialties like Amazon Web Service architect/engineering)
• Strong AWS skills with experience in implementing and managing AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and CloudFormation
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Qualifications:

Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly

Minimum Education: Master's degree plus 4 years' experience, Bachelor's degree plus 6 years' experience, Associates degree plus 12 years' experience, or a minimum of 15 years' experience, in relevant field

Minimum Years of Experience: Master's degree plus 4 years' experience, Bachelor's degree plus 6 years' experience, Associates degree plus 12 years' experience, or a minimum of 15 years' experience, in relevant field

Preferred:

• Experience with GIS tools such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar
• Strong knowledge of system integration principles and practices, including API integration, data integration, and service-oriented architecture (SOA)