Lead Software Engineer (TS/SCI + clearance required)

Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is a leading-edge cybersecurity firm with a mission to safeguard and protect our customers from increasing threats and vulnerabilities in this digital age.

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance, preferably with a CI Poly, to perform as one of the lead software test engineers in development and integration on a team supporting a Defense agency. These activities are across the development lifecycle from concept development, to design, to implementation. A diverse skillset in software engineering, system engineering & administration, integration, test, and system security are needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze requirements to ensure overall testability, and then develop appropriate software design, test plans, and procedures.
• Assist in the execution of functional, performance, and security tests and support debug of system issues. Review existing programs and assist in making refinements to aid in reducing operating time and/or improving current development methods.
• Manage projects to ensure timely production of quality products aligned to requirements.
• Consult with clients to understand and determine software requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and suggest short term and long-term budgetary activities
• Test software functionality and design concepts.
• Engage in working groups to streamline costs, determine risks and gaps and offer strategic support.
• Evaluate and analyze high-profile projects.
• Oversee project performance to identify areas requiring adjustments like portfolio rebalance. Interface with Government engineering and senior management teams.
• Work closely with 3rd party vendors /service providers on all touch points, including upgrading applications and production support issues
• Provides, end-to-end project management support for the software development lifecycle
• Map resources to projects to provide management insight into resource utilization
• Apply program management principles to improve project implementation, reporting, and internal metrics
• Provide expert counseling and support to the development team on the construction and maintenance of robust, secure, and efficient applications
• Research emerging technologies to decide if the installation can increase the organization's efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare an analysis of cost and benefits for decision making on IT systems and computing infrastructure efficiencies
• Devise ways to add new functionality to existing technical systems and architectures
• Design and implement new systems by choosing and configuring software
• Oversee the installation and configuration of new software and capabilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• TS/SCI or TS/SCI with CI poly clearance
• Master's degree plus 2 years' experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 4 years' experience, or Associates degree plus 6 years' experience, or a minimum of 8 years' experience, in relevant field
• Applicable software/hardware training & certification (e.g.; specialties like Amazon Web Services (AWS) developer/engineer)
• 4+ years of Java and Python experience
• Experience with Elasticsearch, API's and Ni-Fi
• Familiarity with Docker
• Good understanding of CI/CD
• Able to develop and use more complex concepts and processes: 
• Lead multiple junior/mid-level personnel
• Conduct root cause problem analysis

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TDI does business with the federal government, which restricts employment to individuals who are either US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

“TDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, in accordance with applicable federal laws.”