Entry-Level Software Engineer (605452)
Job Description
Full-time position working out of Progeny Systems Manassas, Virginia. Candidate will work on an integrated product development team which includes representatives from multiple contracting organizations and Naval entities. The work involves software and systems engineering of our Bulk Data Transfer Service (BDTS), a fielded application to support cyber-secure file- and directory-based transfers.
The candidate will be responsible for numerous software and system engineering activities for BDTS as well as supporting the testing lead with testing activities. The split between development and testing work will fluctuate based on needs within the Agile lifecycle.
General areas of responsibility include:
- Participation in the software engineering lifecycle, from requirements gathering/decomposition, technical design documentation and creating/reviewing test-related documentation
- Design, development, testing and delivery of BDTS software artifacts
- Test case development, execution and reporting
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requirements:
o Knowledge of and/or experience using Java (v17 preferred)
o Familiarity with Linux
o Familiarity with Virtualization
o Desire to work within the entire Agile software engineering lifecycle
o A quick learner and adaptable to new technologies
o Good oral and written communication skills
Desired Skills:
o Knowledge of and/or experience using Nginx or Tomcat
o Knowledge of and/or experience using Google Web Toolkit
o Knowledge of and/or experience using REST-based interfaces
o Experience with Atlassian tools suite for Agile-based software development
Education/Experience
o BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
o 0-4 years of professional experience
o Willing to travel occasionally within Continental United States (CONUS
Security Clearance
This position requires the applicant to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
• Prolonged stationary periods at a desk
- General ability to operate computer and other productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine, printer, etc.
- Ability to lift and transport up to 15 pounds at times
- Effectively communicate with others
- Ability to stay focused and provide attention to detail.
- Ability to think analytically and apply problem solving skills to scenarios throughout the course of the workday
ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please contact our recruiting department at hr@progeny.net or call 703.368.6107. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits:
To learn more about the Benefits offered by Progeny Systems, including a minimum $1,000 sign-on bonus for all new hires, please visit our website at http://www.progeny.net/careers.
About Progeny Systems
Progeny Systems is a high-tech business that provides premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including: technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; biometrics; knowledge management; undersea vehicles; open architecture; electromagnetic maneuver warfare; electronics packaging; and image/video processing/analysis.
Progeny System's ability to leverage flexibility, rapid turnaround, customer responsiveness, and encourage an environment for experimental research has been critical to our success in developing, producing and supporting numerous mission critical national defense systems.
Progeny has provided highly complex products/programs to the United States Government in collaboration with the following agencies, among others:
- United States Navy
- United States Air Force
- United States Army
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
- National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)
