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General Atomics

Software Engineer, Back End (Commercial - International Team)

General Atomics, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904

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General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-I3), an affiliate of General Atomics, maintains and deploys production solutions, including Thresher and Dragonspell, for users across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and commercial industry. We build and develop best-in-class, all-domain, and globally focused situational awareness capabilities that process petabytes of data from numerous streaming data sources in near real time. Our systems apply state-of-the-art algorithms and machine learning techniques to extract features and fuse data from multiple phenomenologies to form a rich live view of objects in the sky, on the sea, and on the ground. These analytics are designed to determine not just where something is, but what it is, where it's been, and what it's doing. All of this "data to knowledge" is made available to end users in our own browser-based application for visualization, analysis, and understanding. We always want to do more, and that's where you come in!

GA-i3 is looking for a Back End Software Engineer to join our Commercial-International team, which builds, deploys, monitors, and maintains our streaming geospatial data platform. Our system handles billions of records daily and houses petabytes of historical information, enabling rich and impactful analytics, giving users the ability to track the most relevant information in real time or dive into detailed history. The Platform team's goal is to support and evolve the architecture of this system while providing development teams the framework to develop and test quality software within it.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITIES:

Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development includes end-user, system-level, and data management applications.

Formulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions.

In addition to program design, this includes determining language, platform, and resource requirements.

Implementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation.

Deployment of applications across the enterprise, including cross-platform compliance and ensuring availability of necessary resources.

Code maintenance including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.

Assist in planning for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.

Communicate with the software developer group, users, and management, as well as with the wider community through the publishing and presentation of technical papers.

Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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Job Qualifications:

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility, and willing to take a CI polygraph.

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or a related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

Must have a general understanding of

software development concepts, principles, and theory

and demonstrate the ability to apply programming and analysis concepts.

Must possess the ability to

understand new concepts quickly

and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment while organizing work assignments to meet established timetables.

Strong

communication, computer, and interpersonal skills

are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, produce appropriate documentation, and present results to an internal audience.

The ability to work

independently and as part of a team

is essential.

Must be able to

work extended hours

as required.

Up to 50% travel internationally

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

CompTIA Security+ certification

or willingness to get certified

An interest in

geospatial data and analytics

Experience with

AWS infrastructure and tooling

Knowledge of

database technologies

(e.g.,

PostgreSQL

or other relational databases)

Experience with

cloud technologies

such as Hadoop, Spark, HBase, Accumulo, Storm

Experience with

deployment technologies

such as Docker, Kubernetes, Knative, Helm, Rancher

Familiarity with

DevOps concepts

Curious and excited

to learn new technologies

Able to

coordinate with a small team of engineers

Excited about

designing and building reliable platform services

A

collaborative problem solver

Passionate about

understanding our customer's needs and mission

Comfortable working with

Linux systems

on a daily basis

Comfortable with

version control and Git

Salary:

$98,100 - $171,398

Travel Percentage Required

25 - 50

Relocation Assistance Provided

Provided

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Clearance Required?

Desired

Clearance Level

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Workstyle

Hybrid

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.