Software Engineer Level 3

Location Annapolis Junction, MD

Job Code 2281

# of Openings 1

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DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com

Software Engineer Level 3

Candidate must have an active TS/SCI w/Poly

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA’s successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.

Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

DCCA is the prime contractor for this Government program that delivers important technical solutions and products using emerging technologies for processing significantly large amounts of data. Program technical areas include commercial cloud technologies, high performance computing, and enterprise architecture. The program is tactically important to the National Security of the United States and the work on these missions are frequently recognized for their results. Our teams are always looking for the best talent who want to contribute to support our customer’s unique and mission-critical work. This is a growing, high-profile program. TS/SCI with poly required.

Job Responsibilities:

`- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements - Debug existing software and correct defects - Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards - design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features - Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments - Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories - Write or review software and system documentation - Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project - design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries - Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards - Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components

-Develops, maintains and enhances complex and diverse infrastructure as code (IaC) for large scale systems

-Supports metrics and monitoring solutions for a large scale, high performance system including data collectors, message brokers, data storage, and presentation tools

-Query specialized metrics collection to monitor system performance

-Analyze user requirements and derive IaC, metrics collection solutions, and high performance data solutions

-Expected to work with or interface with tools such as Splunk, Elastic, syslog-ng, Kafka, Logstash, and/or Ansible

-Experience with Linux, Linux Tools, and Bash scripting, Python, data analysis tools, Git/GitLab

-Work independently and with a team; willingness to learn new protocols

-Ideally also has experience with Splunk, Elastic, syslog-ng, rsyslog, Kafka, Logstash, and Ansible

Requirements:

Ten (10) 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.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we’re able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we’re here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA’s culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCA’s benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page.

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today’s IT problems.

DCCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.