Software Engineer - Mission Planning

Are you interested in creating mission critical software to support our warfighter? Do you want to work on a team developing new and emerging technologies? Are you open to new ideas, collaborating with teammates, teaching, and learning from others? If this is the kind of person you are, DS2 invites you to apply for a spot on our team! We are looking to add additional Software Developers to our scrum teams. This is a Mid Level position and the work location is in Niceville, FL. This position has a salary range between $90,000 and $110,000 annually based on skills, experience and education level. Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

DS2 values unique perspective and expertise and is offering a hiring bonus of $2,500 (paid upon completion of 90 days of continuous full time employment less applicable taxes and deductions).

Who is DS2?

DS2 provides full life-cycle software engineering services to DoD, federal, and commercial clients using mature agile, scrum, and SAFe practices. We are an organization that is committed to teamwork with a clear focus on the customer and a belief that hiring talented individuals will help us meet our vision of “Engineered to Exceed Expectations”.

Every day, DS2 engineers meet our clients’ needs through problem-solving, teamwork, and technology driven solutions. You can expect to work with a team of committed engineers that exemplify our core values and an environment where playing hard is just as important as working hard. We are always looking for individuals with a knowledge and passion for coding and a willingness to improve their abilities and learn new skills.

Responsibilities — What you’ll do:

• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing 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; recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• Obtain and license software by obtaining required information from vendors; recommending purchases; testing and approving products.
• Update job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.
• Accomplish engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Design, develop, and deploy iterative and incremental software solutions derived from a project's requirements/user stories/PBIs.
• Support existing applications for customers and organization.
• Prototype new and redesign features.
• Protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications — We need someone who:

• Has a Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university, and has 9+ years professional work experience as a software developer.
• Has certificates, licenses and registrations in the following (recommended): (Scrum.org) PSD 1, PSM I(Scrum Alliance) CSP, CSD(SAFe) SDP, ST,ASE(Microsoft) MTA, MCP, MCSA, MCSD
• Has the following computer skills: Development Software; Microsoft Office Suite 2
• Is familiar with the programming languages most often used are C#, C, C++, and Java.
• Has the ability to work in a team environment and provide or seek assistance from peers to complete projects.
• Has a commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Has strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Has the ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Has a demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
• Is a creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
• Has proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Has a working knowledge and understanding of the basic principles, theories, concepts, and practices in the applicable area of engineering/technical specialization.
• Has proven ability to write clear technical documentation.
• Has the ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Preferred — It’s even better if you:

• Have proven experience building Windows platform desktop and client/server applications using C#, WPF, and SQL.
• Have experience developing web applications using front end frameworks and libraries such as React, Redux, Vue.js, Angular, and/or jQuery.
• Have a good understanding of CSS and CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS.
• Are able to build robust, scalable, event-driven, backends that are service-based or structures such as microservices using containerization.
• Are proficient with source control software like TFS, Git, or Bitbucket.
• Have used Software Development Lifecycle tool suites like Azure DevOps or Atlassian.
• Have examples of code we can check out, like GitHub or SourceForge repositories, any applications you’ve built, pet projects, or submissions to hackathons and/or game jams.
• Have any experience with Mission Planning Software development, like the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS).
• Have experience with Universal Armament Interface (UAI) or Fly Out Models (FOM) for weapon systems.
• Have any experience working in a defense contractor development role.
• Received one or more Scrum, Microsoft, Google Developer certifications or any other technical certifications.
• Currently hold a U.S. Government security clearance.

Benefits — What we do for you:

• Flexible work schedule
• Educational opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment
  • Certification reimbursement + bonuses
  • Catered monthly tech talk lunches on topics picked by you and your teammates
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, including STD, LTD, and AD&D
• Generous paid time off + holidays
• 401K savings plan with company-matching contributions up to 4%
• Sponsored community and volunteer events, like beach cleanups, 5Ks, and more
• Snacks and beverages included
• The occasional foosball or Mario Kart match

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last updated on Jan 15, 2025