Software Engineer

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

 

Software Engineer Under minimal direction, provides specialized expertise within multiple systems, software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, applications implications, and customer areas. Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support. Maintains currency, debugs and configures related software products. Works from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications. Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs. Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, setting standards and improving overall efficiency of the operating system. Designs, codes, tests and implements tools for operations automation. Works on most phases of software systems programming applications, and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases.    

Experience:

• Command and control system application development
• Experience with Software Integration and formal testing  
• Knowledge and experience implementing Cyber Security/RMF requirements
• Ability to present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders
• Proven ability/experience to mentor and teach junior engineers
• Experience with performance modeling
• Experience with microservices
• Experience with DevSecOps and/or build management
• Designing and building Graphical User Interfaces
• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasking
• Applicant should have good working knowledge of MS Office products

Technical Skills:

• Software engineering and software development with strong Java/J2EE experience
• Experience and knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines and configuration management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to work effectively in a rapid paced, team environment
• Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also desired)
• Extensive Experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits
• Small team leadership experience (Agile team leadership strongly experience desired); mentoring and guiding junior engineers preferred
• Knowledge of server side/database development, computer system administration; Net-centric, horizontal integration program expertise is a plus
• Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify root cause, recommend, design and implement a solution
• Software development and management tools such as maven, Git/GitHub, Nexus and Eclipse
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams

Education, Certification & Experience Required:

• Bachelor degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or related field preferred
• 7+ years experience with an advanced degree, 9+ years experience with a Bachelor degree
• IAT II (Security+ or equivalent) required with 60 days of start
• Secret Clearance Required to start

Salary: $120,000-$130,000

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.