Experienced Software Engineer - INTEL – TS/SCI with POLY REQUIRED

If you love high profile and challenging work supporting the US Government, Serco has a great opportunity for you!  You will be on a critical team working with the customer at our Maryland location. 

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer a TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

This position is contingent upon customer requirements and/or their approval.

If you are accepted for this position, you will design, develop, test, deploy, document, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements. These systems might include, but are not limited to, processing­ intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, business management information systems, and systems which incorporate data repositories, data transport services, and application and systems development and monitoring.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements. 
• Debug existing software and correct defects. 
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features. 
• Write or review software and system documentation. 
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments. 
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories. 
• Software development using languages such as C, C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, etc. 
• Have experience with agile development processes. 
• Have experience with source code control systems, such as Git. 
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project. 
• Design and development of relational and non-relational database applications. 
• Be familiar with the use of orchestration frameworks such as Spring and Kafka. 
• Familiarize queue management systems 
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards. 
• Develop and execute test procedures for software components. 
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards and conferring with users or system engineers; analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigating problem areas. 
• Modify existing software to adapt to new hardware or to improve its performance 
• Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design decisions 
• Java development using the Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment). 
• Have experience with the development of Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications 
• Have experience using collaboration and software development tools (ie. Atlassian). 
• Have experience with software development using continuous integration practices 
• Have experience with container technologies (ie. Docker). 
• Perform Unix shell scripting 
• Develop event driven or data driven analytics 
• Develop cloud-based solutions and technologies. 
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints. 
• Perform quality control on team products. 
• Recommend and implement suggestions for improving documentation and software development process standards. 
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project. 
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Coordinate software installation on a system and monitor performance to ensure operational specifications are met.

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $73,214.46 to $122,024.10; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• U.S. citizenship
• A Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. 
  • OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity 
  • OR Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. 

If you are interested in supporting and working with our Maryland government customer and joining a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration.  It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our .

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.