Junior Software Engineer

Job Description

ASRC Federal is seeking aSoftware Engineer Full Stack - Junior Level (Java, C++. C#, Oracle/SQLServer)in anticipation of a DHS award in Reston, VA.

Job Description:

ASRC Federal is seeking a junior-level Software Engineer to join the Department of Homeland Security Team, providing support to the Transportation Security Administration's. This full-stack Software Engineer will be a Java, C++, and/or C# hands-on experience of a minimum of 3 years including test, build, deployment, and monitoring automation experience in a DevOps environment.The position is full-time, and the place of work will be Reston, VA post COVID-19 restrictions, until then it will be remote.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify computer software to satisfy customer requirements and technical direction.
• Run software tests and resolve bugs and inconsistencies.
• Write code for software patches and bug fixes.
• Work with team members to find creative, innovative solutions to problems.
• Write and continually update documentation for all programs for internal and external reference.
• Support Steady-State Operational and Maintenance development activities necessary to continue on-going operations of existing systems in an Agile/DevOps environment.
• Support System Steady-State Corrective Maintenance activities, including application bug fixes, fixes to reports that are inaccurate, correcting business rules that contain bad logic, and/or assistance in completion of scheduled Enterprise Architecture (EA) and infrastructure or software upgrades as identified by IT.
• Participate in the Agile software development and maintenance activities and ceremonies to help facilitate progress, answer any questions, and provide and understand detailed technical requirements as necessary.
• Employ an approved industry agile methodology, as appropriate, in aspects of design, software development, and operations and maintenance (O M) to maximize the flexibility and agility.
• Support Modernization and Enhancement of systems as requested by the government.
• Assist in the migration support to the new platform while aligning to the agency Cloud Computing Strategy wherever possible.
• Support the modernization of the existing solution, including the migration to a Government approved Cloud or alternate Data Centers when it becomes necessary.
• Support the appropriate development, staging, validation, and production environments needed to support the migration and subsequent operations.
• Support design, development, testing, and implementation activities of refactored code (in phases or in whole).
• Support development of proof of concepts and prototypes for government testing, feedback, and approval, including but not limited to logical and physical data flow diagrams and a graphical representation of the flow of screens or the progression through the logic of the system by the typical user.
• Support deployment of pilot software release with new and/or enhanced features to obtain field user feedback and identify and fix issues before beta and full release.
• Provide technical services to ensure successful business operations, maintenance, and enhancement of the systems.
• Must be knowledgeable usingfront-end/webservice, business tier, and database technologies including Java, C++, C#, Oracle, SQLServer, GitLab, CI/CD automation tools and suite of Microsoft Office applications.
• Develop test cases/scenarios and detailed acceptance criteria for software releases.
• Actively participate/lead in the discovery/validation/verification process throughout the development and O M life cycle.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass DHS security screening for positions of public trust.
• Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant developer experience including test, build, deployment, and monitoring automation experience in a DevOps environment.
• Java, C++, C#, Oracle, SQLServer, Power BI, GitLab, CI/CD automation tools.
• Full stack development skills including front-end user experiences and backend database technologies
• Knowledge of application frameworks especially Spring Boot and .NET
• Knowledge of development tools including Eclipse, Visual Studio, and Git.
• Prior relevant experience should include working with Software Development Life Cycle in classic or agile environment.
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work under strict deadlines and changing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication are required.

Place of Work: (combination Reston and telework)

• Reston VA.
• Telework

Clearance Level Required:

• DHS Public Trust

Travel:

• None anticipated

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass DHS security screening for positions of public trust.
• Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant developer experience including test, build, deployment, and monitoring automation experience in a DevOps environment.
• Java, C++, C#, Oracle, SQLServer, Power BI, GitLab, CI/CD automation tools.
• Full stack development skills including front-end user experiences and backend database technologies
• Knowledge of application frameworks especially Spring Boot and .NET
• Knowledge of development tools including Eclipse, Visual Studio, and Git.
• Prior relevant experience should include working with Software Development Life Cycle in classic or agile environment.
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work under strict deadlines and changing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication are required.

**COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Statement

The COVID-19 vaccination requirement in Executive Order 14042 and FAR 52.223-99 is currently not effective. But please note that if those or other related requirements become effective, positions will require successful candidates to obtain and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s). ASRC Federal is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.