About the role
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Software Engineer II will design, develop and maintain mission-critical software in support of missile warning systems. Develops and maintains complex engineering computer programs, and performs coding, testing, installing, and maintaining of engineering computer programs having features including multiplicity of function, critical constraints, and elaborate input/output. This position is 100% on-site and requires hands-on collaboration with cross-functional teams in a secure environment.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Develop, create, modify, operate, integrate, test and maintain software systems or platforms
- Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability
- Containerize existing codebases using Docker and other container technologies
- Analyze user needs and develop software solutions
- Ensure security of software and systems
- Work with Agile teams in high-level design, development, implementation, integration and verification of software components
- Attend and Participate in Periodic Large Scale Agile Planning events, as well as standard Agile meetings (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives)
- Develop computer program documentation and operational procedures
- Provide diagnostic support to correct processing anomalies in complex computer programs
- Assist in the preparation of specifications and other activities that require knowledge of programming principles and techniques
- Interpret requirements and performs analysis to ensure that objectives are met
- Support other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of relevant experience in software engineering
- Strong experience & Java skills REQUIRED
- C++ preferred
- Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, Google Test, or similar
- Experience containerizing applications using Docker required (Kubernetes experience a plus)
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Atlassian Bamboo, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- This role is 100% on-site and requires daily presence at the designated facility
- Wide breadth of expertise in development languages, tools and environments in the design and development of software-centric solutions
- Producing design documentation and as-built documentation with little or no assistance
- Other duties as assigned
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Minimum Active Secret Security Clearance required – Top Secret is preferred
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree Required
Salary Range: $130,000-$140,000 + Benefits, 401k and much more!
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.