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Xcelerate Solutions · 1 day ago

Software Engineer (Journeymen - SME Level)

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of mission-critical systems and applications for the Department of Defense. This role provides technical expertise in software engineering, systems development, and cloud infrastructure within a DevOps framework.

B2BRoboticsSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in and/or direct software programming initiatives using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, and Hibernate

Develop and direct software system validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon, leveraging automated deployment technologies for efficiency and accuracy

Design, prototype, and deploy solutions within Commercial Cloud Services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) using infrastructure platform services

Coordinate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and development teams to ensure user stories align with mission use cases and requirements

Support the Agile software development lifecycle by utilizing leading DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and Unix bash scripting, and manage work tracking via JIRA and Confluence

Conduct proof-of-concept, performance, and end-to-end testing to validate infrastructure requirements driven by developed software

Apply best practices and standard operating procedures to create innovative, secure, and reliable software solutions tailored to customer mission needs

Participate in continuous improvement efforts, leveraging automation and modern DevOps methodologies to streamline deployment and enhance system performance

Qualification

JavaPythonAWSDevOpsSpringJUnitKatalonBash scriptingAgile developmentStructured analysisProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Extensive experience in Agile software development, service-oriented architectures, and DevOps environments

Proficiency with Java, Spring, C2S, and the full software development lifecycle

Demonstrated hands-on experience using JUnit, Katalon, Python, and Bash scripting for software testing and performance validation

Proven experience developing in commercial cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services such as S3, RDS, and EFS

Experience using version control systems and issue tracking tools to maintain code quality and project transparency

Education/Experience: High school diploma plus 6 - 20+ years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree plus 4 -10 years of relevant experience, Master's degree plus 2 - 15+ years of relevant experience, Doctorate plus 13+ years of relevant experience

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope polygraph required

Preferred

Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies

Understanding of customer system development policies and procedures

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate mission requirements into technical solutions

Prior experience supporting national security or defense-related software programs

Benefits

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.