****A MINIMUM OF A SECRET CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED****
THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION- 3 days a week onsite and 2 days remote.
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SECURITY CLEARANCE
- Active Secret, Top Secret or TS/SCI
- Minimum of an active Secret clearance is required and willing to sponsor up to TS/SCI
JOB DESCRIPTION
Vexterra is looking for a Senior Software Test Engineer, who implements, tests, and operates advanced software security techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture. Performs ongoing security testing and code review to improve software security. Troubleshoots and debugs issues that arise. Provides engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities. Contributes to all levels of the architecture and maintains technical documentation. Consults team members on secure coding practices. Develops a familiarity with new tools and best practices.
DUTIES
- Independently perform senior-level cloud-native applications analysis, design, development, innovative problem-solving, and integration with custom applications, packaged software applications, and other legacy systems.
- Leverages Python, PHP, C#, JavaScript, Java, and other languages and technologies to deliver solutions.
- Designs and implement new UI components, features, and applications.
- Develops Web Services, Micro-services, and API architectures as needed.
- Utilizes DevOps to manage and improve upon the build and deployment pipeline.
- Reviews code change requests to identify potential improvements and prevent errors before approving and releasing the code.
- Drives the design of major features within the engineering team by leading design review meetings and ensuring that new features fit into the existing architecture.
- Works closely with product owners to prioritize the features and synchronize delivery by helping organize tasks within the team and coordinating work with other teams.
- Be an independent driver/owner of high-impact features or initiatives.
- Assess the legacy system, identifying the need for APIs, micro-services, and database conversions, and creating these services.
- Proposes and implement solutions to modify or enhance system functionality.
- Assists in the transition of system components to new platforms as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; OR Minimum of 3 years with PhD.
- Requires direct hands-on experience developing, designing, and implementing software applications for a customer.
- Must be experienced in architecting, implementing, and deploying cloud-native solutions.
- Must have a familiarity with containerized development (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Uses GitLab CI/CD for automated testing and cloud deployments via Helm.
- Experience with Jira/Confluence/GitLab development management tools and testing tools.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Flextime
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid jury duty
- Paid parental leave
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
- Yearly pay
Experience level:
- 10 years
- 11+ years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- GitLab CI/CD: 6 years (Required)
- containerized development (Docker, Kubernetes): 6 years (Required)
- Software Testing: 6 years (Required)
Security clearance:
Ability to Commute:
- Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Linthicum Heights, MD 21090