Software Developer II - ability to obtain Secret Clearance

AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION is LOOKING FOR: A self-driven, Software Developer II candidate with an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to join our Engineering team supporting the United States Navy onsite at McLean, VA.

As a Software Developer II, you will:

• Work with the latest, cutting-edge technology
• Provide creative solutions to complex problems
• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP)

A week in the life of a Software Developer II:

• Work as part of a team to write software applications, mainly in Java, for U.S. Navy systems.
• Develop and maintain software systems according to project requirements
• Write, test, and debug code to ensure software quality and efficiency
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement software solutions
• Participate in code reviews to improve team productivity and software quality
• Identify and resolve technical issues in software systems
• Write technical documentation to detail design and implementation of software systems
• Apply software development principles in a team environment to manage and prioritize large-scale software development applications.
• Attend meetings and communicate with stakeholders to ensure project success
• Discuss and implement enhancements to improve the reliability, performance, or other capabilities of our software applications to support customer needs.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software engineering technology.
  
  

• Bachelor's level degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required.
• At least five (5) years of experience in developing Java applications (preferably desktop applications), understanding of object-oriented design, source control and issue tracking, testing software to specifications.
• Experience with JavaFX.
• Extensive experience in Linux-based systems.
• Previous experience working in classified and unclassified distributed work environment architectures and systems.
• Current IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
• Desired Programming skills (C#, C++, JavaScript, SQL).

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.