Senior Software Engineer

• Design and implement web application features using C++ and modern web frameworks and techniques, from requirements to production and deployment
• Add new functionality and solve customer facing bugs within an existing application (frontend and backend)
• Contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing User Interfaces
• Prepare prototypes/screen shots to share with stakeholders for review and approval
• Advise on best practices, new techniques, software quality and process improvement
• Create, modify and maintain RESTful Web Services, GraphQL and other APIs
• Develop applications built with C++, as well as Go, GraphQL, Vue, and similar modern technologies
• Assist with estimation of time and effort required to implement new features
• Participate in design reviews, peer code reviews and improve overall product quality
• Effectively employ innovative problem-solving techniques
• Interface with cross-functional teams to successfully implement feature dependencies

We are seeking for a team player with solid technical skills to work with our team of smart, creative, and dedicated engineering team-members. This position is based out of our Herndon, VA location with the option of a remote work schedule.

This is a senior-level position for a Software Engineer. We value creative problem solving, logical thinking, enthusiasm, and the ability to learn quickly. Candidates must have a strong technical background and be capable of coming up to speed on new technologies quickly. Good communication skills, great problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a team environment are required. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the smartest team and the very latest technologies, then this is the job for you!, * 6+ years of experience in software development

• Proven working experience with C/C++, object-oriented designs, front and back-end application development
• Experience developing and debugging software in a Linux environment
• Strong expertise with various frameworks (Vue, Angular, etc.)
• Strong expertise with Web Services and RESTful Applications
• Expertise with NodeJS, WebSockets and in-depth understanding of Microservices methodologies
• Familiarity with HTML5 and CSS3
• Familiarity with system level issues such as scaling, security, and responsiveness
• Solid programming experience in object-oriented design and development
• Linux or a POSIX O/S environment
• Familiarity with software configuration management, defect tracking tools, and peer review
• Object and Component Oriented Designs
• Transmission security and cryptographic techniques
• Familiarity with software configuration management, defect tracking tools, and peer review
• Strong documentation and writing skills

Additional experience in the following areas is a plus

• C++, Java, or other object-oriented programming language
• Understanding of SQL and database access for relational Databases; PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL
• Working knowledge of noSQL databases (MongoDB, etc.)
• Familiarity with Responsive Design Frameworks such as Bootstrap
• Familiarity with developing web interfaces for embedded devices a plus
• Networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP and IPv6
• Familiarity with Docker, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Go, Conan, cmake, C++11
• Familiarity with developing multi-threaded software applications
• Knowledge of communications and/or networking protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, IPv6, etc.
• Experience with cross-functional (hardware/firmware/software) development and verification
• Experience in shell scripting using Perl, Lua, or Python and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8+
• Working knowledge of GCC, grep/awk/sed command line tools, bash scripting, GDB debugger, systemd suite
• Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Git, BitBucket, SharePoint, Jenkins and Artifactory

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software, Systems, Mathematics, or related technical field.

Clearance: Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain a secret level DoD clearance.

Travel: 0-10%

iDirectGov’s hubs, satellite routers and network management software address the growing complexity of deploying and managing global IP networks. iDirect Government’s specialized technology includes transmission security (TRANSEC), Communication Signal Interference Removal (CSIR ) anti-jam technology and Open Antenna Modem Interface Protocol (OpenAMIP). We bring innovation, integration and intelligence to satellite-based IP communications that government and military organizations trust. By providing quality certifications with the most bandwidth-efficient, scalable and highly secure platform, we have rapidly become the technology provider of choice for military and government-driven mission-critical applications.