Software Engineer 1 Job at Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc in Alexandria

Job Description

Strategic ACI is seeking Software Engineer to develop, maintain and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based on documented requirements. You will work individually or as part of a team, review and test software components for adherence to design requirements, and document test results. You will resolve software problem reports, utilize appropriate software development and design methodologies, and provide input to system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and requirements analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, test, and deployment.
• Develop web applications and REST APIs using Flask.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or system engineers, analyzing systems flow, data usage, and resolve problem areas.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
• Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes.
• Design, implement and maintain REST APIs to support scalable modern applications.
• Leverage Atlassian tools (e.g., Confluence, Bitbucket) for agile project management.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Active TS/SCI Clearance. 
• United States Citizen. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Engineering, or relevant technical/analytics discipline. 
• 7+ years of relevant work experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work across multiple disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work well independently or as a team member.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline.
• Experience using Flask for web application and REST API development.
• Proficiency in Git.

Desired: 

• Active FS Polygraph.
• Any Data Engineer certification. 
• AWS Certifications. 
• Experience using tools like Python and SQL.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or AWS GovCloud.

, About Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc

Strategic Alliance Consulting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Strategic ACI not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal EEO is the Law poster.

Why choose a career with Strategic ACI?

Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc. believes that our greatest asset is our employees. Our goal is not to meet our staff’s expectations, but to exceed them. Competitive salaries, work-life balance, industry leading benefits packages, and family first values are at the core of Strategic ACI’s culture.

Where benefits meet your needs:

• Competitive salary
• 100% benefits paid (Includes: Health, Dental, and Vision premiums) for all full-time employees, and their families
• 401(k) with 5% match vested at day one
• PTO – 3 weeks and 3 days per year, increasing at 5 years service 
• 11 Company Paid Holidays (aligned with Federal Government)
• Long term/Short term disability
• 1.5x salary Life Insurance
• $100 per month Cellular Device and IT Resource Benefit 
• $6,000 Cash in Lieu of Benefits per year, if employee is insured elsewhere
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for college or professional certifications
• Retirement Savings 401(k) Contribution - Annually calculated as percentage of salary