Software Engineer

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is searching for a Software Engineer in Alexandria, VA at the Mark Center to provide direct engineering support to the official Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E) and Engineering Prototyping and Experimentation Mission Directorate. The position is primarily telework (currently) going into the office on a case-by-case basis, approximately 3-5 times a month.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com .

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer with MTSI you will be responsible for providing direct engineering support to the official Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E) and Engineering Prototyping and Experimentation Mission Directorate. The w ork location is located in Alexandria, VA at the Mark Center and is primarily telework (currenlty) going into the office on a case-by-case basis, approximately 3-5 times a month.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• You will assess user and system requirements and recommend the best overall system architecture.
• Assist in the design the overall system. The contractor shall formulate system specifications in accordance with applicable standards and work with the site software engineering team to ensure that user requirements and specifications are met in the design of software systems.
• Design, code, install, and maintain systems. The contractor shall establish test requirements, plans, and execute testing to verify system design and performance; ensure system maintenance and maintain adequate software systems documentation.
• Prepare software system architectures and models to specify in detail operations to be performed by computer software. The contractor shall provide support for presentation, briefing, chart, and other office documentation.
• Continually assess the performance of software engineer teams, using an agile approach.
• Ability to develop software using current programming languages (e.g. Java, C++, JavaScript, PHP or other languages).
• Excellent knowledge of database technology (e.g. SQL, No SQL, etc.).
• Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework.
• Experience with test-driven development.
• Proficiency in software engineering tools.
• Experience in/familiarity with DevOps or DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in/familiarity with cloud native applications and microservices.

Qualifications

• 15 years' of progressively responsible Software Engineering experience.
• Databased Modeling and Management
  • Tools: Database Design, Data Modeling, Schema Design, and SQL Database are "Preferred" Erwin, No-SQL, Graph Databases, Neo4j, and Database Optimization are "Nice to Have".
• API and SDK Development
  • Tools: RESTful API, API Development, and Swagger are "Core" OpenAPI, API Integration, and Postman are "Preferred" FastAPI, SDK Development, and GraphQL are "Nice to Have".
• Full Stack Development
  • Tools: Python is "Core" Java, Flask, Jinja2, Full Stack, and Backend Development are "Preferred" Web Frameworks, Frontend Development, React, Angular, Express, and Node.js are "Nice to Have".
• AI/ML and data Science
  • Tools: Data Science and Data Pipelines are "Preferred" Machine Learning, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-Learn are "Nice to Have" Scripting & Automation, Agile and DevOps Practices to include Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing are "Preferred".
• Knowledge in Software engineering/development.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Educational Requirements:

• Master's Degree in a recognized engineering, scientifi c and or technical, discipline that is relevant.

Certifications Desired:

• DoD 8570 IAT level 3 (CompTIA Security+) compliant.

Clearance Requirements:

• Current TS/SCI eligibility.

Location/Travel Requirements:

• The position is located in Alexandria, VA at the Mark Center and is primarily telework (currenlty) going into the office on a case-by-case basis, approximately 3-5 times a month.

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