Software Solutions Engineer - Multiple Levels

$61,600 - $206,250/Yr

Noblis - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Noblis is seeking Software Solution Engineers to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in enhancing air traffic systems and surveillance services. This role involves providing full software development lifecycle services, focusing on user experience and software quality to improve FAA operations. Engineers will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of innovative software solutions that align with the FAA's vision for a safer and more efficient National Airspace System (NAS).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy computer software solutions.
• Conduct feasibility analysis, problem definition, requirements development, and solution development.
• Document and demonstrate solutions by creating documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
• Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
• Improve operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• Develop software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes.
• Follow the software development lifecycle to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Apply Agile Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies to ensure efficient and iterative development processes.
• Design and develop solutions to be hosted in the cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure), ensuring scalability, security, and performance optimization.
• Utilize database solutions such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Oracle.
• Emphasize user experience and human factors in the software design process to ensure the solutions are intuitive, user-friendly, and compliant with Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Requirements

• Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
• Proven experience in software design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Strong background in systems analysis and requirements development.
• Proficiency in using modern programming languages and tools, including Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Experience with modern software development methodologies such as Agile Scrum and Scaled Agile development.
• Knowledge of modern cloud and database solutions and platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with FAA regulations and standards.
• Experience in developing solutions for air traffic management and surveillance systems.
• Technical certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Ability to recommend changes in policies and procedures based on system analysis.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs