DESCRIPTION:
(U) The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances
complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive
analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely
large data sets, real-time systems, and business management
information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works
individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software
components for adherence to the design requirements and documents
test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software
development and software design methodologies appropriate to the
development environment. Provides specific input to the software
components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new
development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system
level to individual software components.
- Salary Range: $145,000-$220,000
REQUIREMENTS:
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
- Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
- Debug existing software and correct defects
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
- Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
- Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional
- standards
- Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
- Write or review software and system documentation
- Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
- Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
- Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
- Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
QUALIFICATIONS:
LEVEL1:
(U) Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and
complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited
college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar
software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
LEVEL2:
(U) Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and
complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited
college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar
software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
LEVEL3:
(U) Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and
complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited
college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar
software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.