Java Software Engineer

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Java Software Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Huntsville, AL or Colorado Springs, CO (100% On site). Details of the position are as follows: 
 
Job Details:

• Pay: $73.35/hr to Start!!
• 12-month assignment, possibility extension based upon performance and budget.
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (On Site)
• Position will be responsible for full life-cycle development of complex mathematical algorithms (such as tracking, correlation, guidance, battle management, and radar management) for Java-based military applications.
• Support full software development lifecycle including generating design artifacts, implementing software changes, supporting design and code reviews, software testing, and resolution of issues found during testing.
• Actively participate in agile planning and execution using established processes.
• Software Requirements and architecture development in support of MDS systems.
• Develop, select, tailor and deploy integration and test processes, tools and metrics.
• Execute and document integration and test activities and events.
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.
• This position may require the ability to obtain access to an MDA facility. Access to the facility requires a background investigation by U.S. government authorities.

 
Qualifications:

• This position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
• Bachelor’s degree required (STEM field).
• Experienced in the full life-cycle development of complex mathematical algorithms (such as tracking, correlation, guidance, battle management, and radar management) for Java-based military applications.
• Ability to implement MATLAB based algorithms into Java-based software.
• Understanding of software development principles including OOP, design patterns, and testing/debugging techniques,
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working as part of an Agile team.
• Familiarity with Java J2EE or Java Spring.
• Knowledge of server-side development and message passing.
• Experience developing enterprise applications.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasking.
• Use of common software development and management tools such as git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven, and Eclipse.
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and UML diagrams.
• Security+ or equivalent highly desired.

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