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Job DescriptionSenior Software Engineer – NAVSUP OIS - Remote
Overview/ Job Responsibilities
GDIT is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Ordnance Information System (OIS) program based in Mechanicsburg, PA, and Yorktown, VA, as they modernize their legacy IT systems. This role will bring strong systems, software, cloud, and SAFE/Agile experience to provide technical expertise on a mission-critical program whose purpose is to develop and modernize OIS mission critical systems.
In this hands-on position, you will work collaboratively to architect, design, build, deliver, and enhance highly available, scalable, real-time systems. You will exercise your judgment in determining and recommending the best designs based on customer business objectives, timelines, and other resource constraints. You will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle of a mission critical product including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing. The right candidate will be working with our program’s developers, engineers, operations, and integration teams to support a complex program to provide Agile development and operations and maintenance on a mission-critical program.
This position can be performed remotely; however, approximately 10% travel will be required for client and team meetings 5 times a year in Mechanicsburg, PA or Yorktown, VA.
Primary Responsibilities:
As Senior Software Engineer, you will:
Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle of a mission critical product including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing, and debugging and maintenance.
Translate customer needs into user stories and deliver working capabilities at the conclusion of each sprint.
Ensure software developed passes and completes stages within the CI pipeline.
Write automated test such as: unit, integration, functional, 508, performance, and end-to-end
Develop in environments that utilize CI/CD tools for build, test, secure and deploy
Develop in a Docker and Docker Compose environment
Interface with software developers, analysts, and other project team members using Agile SCRUM methodology and SAFe to deliver features that enhance system capabilities and facilitate NAVSUP OIS’s mission.
Mentor other software developers on the team to enhance their skills.
Participate and/or lead sprint demonstrations and facilitate implementation of agreed upon ideas identified at retrospectives.
Work with others on product teams to develop solutions to hard problems that are impeding progress.
Effectively communicate technical challenges, options considered, and the recommended solution to team leads.
Document data architecture and systems for both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk assessments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have DOD Secret level clearance to start
Certification Requirement: Directive 8570.1/8140 - Security+ certification required to start
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience developing in a microservices architecture
Experience developing in a containerized environment
Experience writing automated tests such as: unit, integration, functional, 508, performance, and end-to-end.
Experience developing in environments that utilize CI/CD tools for build, test, secure and deploy
Experience with IT networks and technologies; preferably Spring Boot, Linux, Java, Java Servlet, JUnit, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Axios, Maven, Vue.JS, Ionic
Experience with an agile lifecycle management tool (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Gitlab Ultimate)
Proficiency with common SAFE and Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and better development practices
Experience with API Design and Management
Experience developing Web Services (SOAP, REST)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a software developer supporting logistics IT systems
Familiarity with and prior use of test automation, e.g., Selenium, Citrus
Knowledge of AWS Relational Database Services
Experience with DevSecOps frameworks
Experience with Helm Charts
Experience as a developer within the AWS environment is a plus
Direct experience in providing customer support.
Experience with Message-Oriented Middleware (MOM)
Experience with Performance Optimization and Scalability
Experience with policies and procedures to escalate customer issues.
Experience with analytical and documentation requirements.