Software Engineer - Multiple Levels

Noblis is seeking a technical thinker and doer to work as a Software Engineer within a highly dynamic and impactful operating environment located in McLean, VA.

Responsibilities Include:

• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design; Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan specifications and layouts.
• Confer with system users, project managers, systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to obtain performance requirements and interfaces and design the system to meet operational needs.
• Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements and resolve customer problems.
• Coordinate installation of software and hardware system installation and monitor equipment functionality to ensure specifications are met.
• Estimate software development costs and schedule and total cost of operations/maintenance.
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using various methodologies to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
• Design, develop, and maintain software/applications within various network environments, including the cloud environment. Transition legacy applications if requirements dictate.
• Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Obtain and evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or to improve performance.
• Prepare reports/metrics/correspondence concerning project specifications, activities and status.
• Review existing programs and assist in making refinements, reducing operating time, and improve current techniques.
• Perform maintenance of system software.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. 
• Experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and installing software and supporting software products.
• Experience writing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documentation such as, but not limited to, new or existing software requirements, user manuals, product specifications, and training materials.
• Experience with git, and pull request workflows.
• Experience with most or all parts of a software stack.
• Familiar with Agile development methodologies and working in an agile setting.
• Experience with scripting, including PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience with relational databases and administration, including SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Experience working in cloud environments and leveraging various computing resources such as GPU clusters and cloud-based compute servers.
• Experience with database schema design, query optimization, scaling, and backups.
• Knowledge in languages such as Python, SQL, or Java.
• Experience working with Docker or Kubernetes. 
• Experience performing extract, transform, load (ETL) development for data pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience working with IC Agencies.
• Knowledge of IC systems, processes, data, and policies. 
• Experience mentoring or training (through formal or informal means) members of the team.

Skill Levels:

• Subject Matter Expert (SME): Bachelor's degree in related field with 10 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in related field with 8 years of relevant experience OR PhD with 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Compensation $151,700 - $237,050
• Expert: Bachelor's degree in related field with 8 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in related field with 6 years of relevant experience OR PhD and 4 years of relevant experience. 
  • Compensation $125,500 - $196,075
• Senior: Bachelor's degree in related field with 5 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in related field with 3 years of relevant experience OR PhD and 1 year of relevant experience. 
  • Compensation $114,100 - $178,300
• Full Performance: Bachelor's degree in related field with 3 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in related field with 1 year of relevant experience. 
  • Compensation $85,600 - $133,750

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to perform API service development.
• Understanding of software testing and quality assurance best practices.
• Knowledge and application of agile techniques and methodologies.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.