Software Engineer - Senior II

Our client is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Client is seeking a Sr. Eng, Software Engineer (UX) to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Responsibilities:
Assists with the technical design for architecture, responsible for overall code quality ensuring a highly available and recoverable environment
Assist with the design, prototype, implementing, testing, and deployment of business rules and technical solutions
Develop custom integration components and integrate legacy systems with platform using mid-server and other relevant technologies
Document, maintain and update policies, procedures and controls for the platform operation and software development life cycle while promoting agile development.
Strong user-centered design experience delivering products and prototypes to diverse customers
Strong understanding of the theory and science of Human Factors and User Experience, and the balance required in applying these guiding principles to high consequence missions
Strong problem-solving skills in complex environments and domains, even under pressure
Possess an understanding of how technology solutions meet the business outcomes and offers a range of solutions for business partners
Leads solution design, development and implementation considering risks, mitigations, performance, user experience, and testability
Possess understanding of commercial and industry best practices in relevant field(s)
Ability to think strategically, act proactively, and adapt to evolving environments
Ability to facilitate team cohesion and performance in dynamic environments
Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and objectives
Exhibits DevOps mindset where team is accountable for product from inception to sunset
Required Skills:
U.S. Citizenship required
Active Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
6+ years of professional experience in Agile software development.
5+ years of directly relevant UX experience
Strong technical knowledge of user experience, user interaction, human machine teaming, human computer interaction, data visualization, and data analytics
Ability to develop creative solutions to challenging, complex problems
Demonstrated experience working as a part of interdisciplinary teams to deliver user experience products as part of program execution or to internal business customers
Demonstrated experience working across functions to complete project/program milestones
Knowledge of current developments and trends in UI/UX
Demonstrates up-to date expertise in relevant toolsets (e.g., MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Axure RP, Microsoft Power BI)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to present
technical data and approaches to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desired Skills:
Experience and/or familiarity with DevOps, DevSecOps, and Continuous Development / Continuous Integration concepts
Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques
A current understanding of relevant government and international human engineering standards and practices related to UI design, and familiarity with the science behind these standards, (e.g., 508 Compliance, MILSTD 1472H, ISO 9241-110/210)
Knowledge of cognitive science and theoretical underpinnings of human machine teaming / human computer interaction
Demonstrated experience applying research methods to solve customer problems
Experience supporting new business initiatives, on-contract programs, and research and development projects
Experience working the full solution development cycle including requirements generation, design, development, testing, implementation, support and sunset
Demonstrated leadership experience in pressured environments
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team that includes solution architects, UX researchers, UI/UX designers, and software developers
Experience with modern software development methods as part of an Agile software development team
UI software development and implementation experience in CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Vue, React, Angular, etc.
IRAD management experience

Required Education:
BS Computer Science, B.S. in Data Science, Engineering, Human Factors, Cognitive Science or similar degree. Advanced degree strongly preferred.

Desired Certifications:
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Certification