What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer/Architect position at John H. Northrop & Associates?
Software Engineer/Architect
Overview:
JHNA is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, VA, providing specialized engineering support to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) and the Systems Engineering and Architectures (SE&A) Directorate. This position is a hybrid support role with an average of 2-3 days per week on site at the Mark Center Building in Alexandria, VA.
Job Responsibilities:
- System Architecture and Requirements:
- Analyze user and system requirements to recommend optimal system architectures.
- Assist in designing comprehensive system specifications that align with industry standards, ensuring user needs are met through collaborative efforts with the site software engineering team.
- Software Development:
- Develop and maintain software within a DevOps or DevSecOps framework, emphasizing automation in CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitLab.
- Design, code, install, and maintain software systems. This includes setting up test requirements, executing tests to validate system performance, and documenting software systems thoroughly.
- Agile Development:
- Implement agile methodologies to continuously assess and improve team performance in software development.
- Support and Documentation:
- Create detailed software system architectures and models for operational clarity.
- Support in creating presentations, briefings, charts, and various office documents.
Required Qualifications:
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility required.
- A Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline relevant to the position.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years engineering experience
- Proficient in modern programming languages such as Java, C , JavaScript, or Python.
- Experience with database technologies including SQL and NoSQL.
- Familiarity with web frameworks like Flask, React, or Node.js.
- Practical knowledge in using containerization tools (e.g., Docker).
- Experience with test-driven development practices.
- Proficient use of version control systems, particularly Git.
Desired Qualifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Minimum 7 years experience in engineering/development.
- A Master's degree in a related engineering, scientific, or technical field.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with significant impact on national defense technology.
- Collaborative environment with a focus on growth and learning.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
