Software Developer

Job Description

Job Description:

This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron at Eglin AFB as a member of our software development team responsible for development and maintenance of software systems within the Data Links Test Flight. This support includes the following:

Provide software engineering to support DoD Developmental Test, & Evaluation events.

Work with the software development team and system stakeholders in developing software following Agile programming and Software Development Lifecycle principles.

Develop and maintain Windows based software in multiple Object-Oriented programming languages.

Develop and maintain XSD Schema format files.

Provide software support to end users.

Develop software technical and user documentation.

Provide test execution support related to the use of software developed and data collected.

Develop solutions to complex problems requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

Attend meetings as necessary to provide briefings, information and recommendations.

Any other related duties as directed.

Required:

Must have one of the following combinations education and experience

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field and 10 years of applicable experience.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field and 18 years of applicable experience.

High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 22 years of applicable experience

Able to obtain an interim DoD Secret clearance prior to employment start date and within 3 weeks of job acceptance. Able obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (Single Scope Background Investigation) clearance

Current CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification

Must have extensive experience with .NET programming languages including C# and VB.NET.

Extensive experience with software testing, fault isolation and resolution

Software development experience within all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle

Able to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally

Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations up to 15% of the time

Comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience:

Current and active DoD Secret or Top Secret (Single Scope Background Investigation) clearance.

Solid understanding of basic networking (routing/switching/ VLANS/firewalls.)

Experience with networking hardware, configuration, and protocols desired

Experience with Microsoft C++ and Visual Basic programming

Experience with Java programming language and the Eclipse and/or NetBeans IDE

Solid understanding of XSD schema format files and how to maintain and enhance schema rulesets

Basic experience with Agile programming—specifically SCRUM Framework

Familiarity in source control, configuration control software; GIT experience

Proficient with MS Team Foundation Server, Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite

Understanding of tactical data links and protocols (Link 16, SADL, JREAP)

Knowledgeable of MIL-STD-6016, MIL-STD-3011, and MIL-STD-1553

Familiar with DoD software certification and Risk Management Framework Assess and Authorize processes

Experience working with Special Access Programs

Full-time