Principal Software Developer

VTG LLC
Hanover, MD, United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$200,000.0 - $300,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Radio-Frequency Identification Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis Software Systems Rust (Programming Language) Kubernetes Docker Golang Programming Languages

Job description

  • Debug existing software and correct defects using a variety of programming languages (Examples: Java, Python, Rust, C++)
  • Create and maintain a scalable, high-availability, mission system using modern system design principles.
  • Create docker containers and/or Kubernetes pods and clusters.
  • Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
  • Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
  • Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
  • Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
  • Generate automation scripts as appropriate to improve workflow and efficiency.
  • Generate automate scripts as appropriate to improve workflow and efficiency.

Requirements

This position requires a strong foundation in modern software engineering practices, the ability to work in highly collaborative Agile environments, and a commitment to developing resilient, secure, and reliable solutions for complex operational challenges. Successful candidates are passionate about solving difficult technical problems while delivering capabilities that have real-world mission impact. This position will support a mission-focused customer during the full life-cycle development of a Radio Frequency Processing System., * Twenty (20) years of experience as a software developer

  • Experience developing with multiple programming languages (Java, Rust, C++, Golang, etc.)
  • Polygraph in the last 7 years (CI or FS)

Desired:

  • Experience developing RF systems or components in an enterprise setting
  • Experience with Kubernetes

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $200K-$300K annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

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