Senior Software Engineer bei Spectra Tech

Spectra Tech is looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer in Aiken, SC.

JOB TITLE: SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
 

WORKING TITLE: SENIOR SE SOFTWARE ENGINEER
 

DUTIES:
Keeps assigned applications operational by testing product upgrades, providing customer support and 
problem-solving customer issues. Plans for information systems and services from a perspective of 
application design, development, installation, or database administration in accordance with SRNS IT 
processes and procedures. Provides tactical design, engineering, technical specifications, project 
coordination, and configuration management for moderately complex IT solutions. Assists more senior 
technical personnel in performing related activities in moderately complex tasks.
Work closely with the Software Professional Lead and the customer/owner to understanding and apply 
your knowledge of the functional and system requirements • Maintain technical expertise in assigned 
emphasis areas and demonstrate flexibility in multiple disciplines • Proactively communicate and 
coordinate with others across IT to provide support for assigned areas Perform other tasks associated 
with application development lifecycle, commercial off the shelf software support and database 
administration: • Perform root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for complex problems • 
Ensure continued service of customer applications through prompt correction of system or program 
malfunctions and applying a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities • Master 
software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, change management, 
vulnerability scanning, and debuggers in the software development process • Guide personnel to ensure 
efficient utilization of resources and adherence to technical standards, lead the analysis and 
development of requirements, design specs, and final products by reviewing systems documentation, 
plans, and schedules produced by less experienced personnel • Train less experienced personnel in the 
development of requirements, specifications, technical products and existing business processes • Lead 
moderate sized initiatives and projects by establishing tasks, priorities, milestones, cost estimates, and 
schedules • Conduct feasibility studies of automation opportunities and establish cost benefit 
parameters • Develop test plans and execute these plans to ensure that the software is correct • 
Participate in validation and efficiency reviews of completed program code • Review policies and 
procedures for technical accuracy • Participate in cross-functional IT teams • Evaluate new requests, 
offer suggestions to improve, provide comments and estimates level of effort for moderately complex IT 
solutions • Provide support for the software infrastructure associated with the system environments • 
Maintain cyber posture and compliance required to maintain federal authority to operate • Perform 
installations and upgrades to software and databases for maintaining vendor support and strategic 
agility • Plan for future requirements of database systems, to include disaster recovery needs and 
storage requirements • Protect operations by keeping information confidential.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor’s degree in an IT related discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer 
Technology. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 5 years proven 
performance in related assignments; or Non-related Bachelor degree with 7 years proven performance 
in related assignment(s); or Associate Degree in IT related discipline (e.g. Information Technology, 
Computer Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 7 years 
proven performance in related assignment(s); or Non-related Associate Degree with 9 years proven 
performance in related assignment(s). In lieu of degree, a high school diploma with typically at least 11 
years of equivalent knowledge and experience is acceptable.
Experience/Skills: 
• Knowledge of the academic as well as the practical aspects of Software Engineering is required. 
Ongoing technical development in Software Engineering is required. 
• Demonstrates an applied understanding of computer languages, software development 
fundamentals/methodology and database infrastructure. 
• Demonstrates programming skills that include analyzing information, software design, 
requirements, testing, documentation, problem solving, debugging and software development 
fundamentals/methodology. 
• Demonstrate proficiency and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software. 
• Demonstrates ability to utilize software engineering tools such as configuration management 
systems, change management, scanning, and debuggers in the software development process. 
• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision to complete projects in a timely manner, 
make time for unplanned assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Understands and applies advanced knowledge of discipline's standard theories, concepts, principles 
and techniques; has working knowledge of standard software engineering practices and 
applications.
• Candidate must demonstrate 15 or more years’ experience in software engineering related positions, 
including a minimum of 10 years’ experience on DOE projects. 
• Candidate must demonstrate experience participating in systems engineering teams, with 
responsibilities including software engineering and program development to support systems 
engineering initiatives. 
• Candidate must be able to work independently and within a multi-discipline team.
• Prior SRS experience and working knowledge of SRNS processes and procedures is preferred. 
• Occasional travel is required. 
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An 
active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected 
candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments. 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years 
are preferred.