Software Engineer

BAE Systems
Sterling, VA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$132,962.0 - $226,035.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Build Automation Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Cyber Security Continuous Integration Software Debugging DevOps Junit SonarQube
+10 more
DevOps Tools - Open-source Sonatype Gitlab Git Containerization Kubernetes Software Version Control Docker Jenkins Servicenow

Job description

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. Our team is looking for an analytical, talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer/Developer to develop, engineer and optimize a new Digital Engineering Ecosystem (DEE). As a Software Engineer, you may:

  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug the DEE solution or the legacy solutions
  • Analyze and develop capabilities in alignment with defined user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Apply DevOps experience in activities including version control, automated builds, automated testing, and continuous integration
  • Builds computing environment infrastructure
  • Identifies/develops solutions for software/infrastructure performance deficiencies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field and 6+ years of experience
  • At a minimum, possess a Security+ CE Certification
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Experience with Basic DevOps Tooling (Git, Jenkins, GitLab)
  • Experience with Cloud architecture and system design (AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • Experience with containerization
  • Clear and Concise Communication (Verbal and Written)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Master’s Degree with 10+ years of experience
  • Experience with DevOps Tooling (Sonatype, SonarQube, JUnit)
  • Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
  • Experience with Cloud solution optimization
  • Experience with ServiceNow

Benefits & conditions

Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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