Software Engineer L1

• Develops, maintains, and enhances 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 upon documented requirements.
  
• Works individually or as part of a team.
  
• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
  
• Resolves software problem reports.
  
• Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
  
• Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade­ offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level individual software components.
  

• 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 data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
  
• Write or review software and system documentation.
  
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
  
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.
  
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
  
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
  
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.
  
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
  
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
  

Requirements

• Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Great Healthcare Coverage: Three (3) healthcare options through CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with two options and up to 100% employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 50% employer-paid premiums for employees and family.
  
• Amazing Retirement Savings: 401K - 8% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 3% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediately vested on day one and no matching or additional employee contribution required!
  
• Generous Paid Time Off: 5 weeks PTO with no use it or lose it policy + 11 federal holidays + paid hours for company-required all-hands meetings + inclement weather leave
  
• Fantastic Education Assistance: Up-front tuition payment program, employees pursuing job related degrees and/or certifications could be eligible for full up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.
  
• WE DON'T STOP THERE — ENJOY MANY MORE BENEFITS! - Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability at no cost to eligible employees - Up to four (4) weeks paid parental leave - Birthdays and Jovian Concepts’ anniversary recognition and gifts - Annual merit increases - Loyalty bonus- Employee and family-friendly corporate events, including our annual Team Build event and Holiday Party extravaganza.