Software Engineer – Journeyman

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the design, development, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of NGA’s TERPS production software capabilities.

• Create and uphold application functionality, services, integrations, and automated tests for processing aeronautical and geospatial data.

• Develop, adjust, test, debug, and sustain software applications, services, and microservices.

• Build application features, APIs, database interfaces, and data integrations.

• Facilitate the ingestion, processing, validation, and exchange of aeronautical and geospatial data.

• Provide support for software integration with relational and spatial databases.

• Engage in Agile sprint planning, development, testing, demonstrations, and backlog activities.

• Create and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end automated tests.

• Utilize GitLab or similar source-control platforms for software development and configuration management.

• Support automated CI/CD pipelines, software builds, security scans, and deployments.

• Diagnose software defects and implement corrective, perfective, and adaptive maintenance changes.

• Aid in the remediation of security vulnerabilities and software quality issues.

• Produce and update technical documentation, test results, release documentation, and deployment information.

• Collaborate with senior engineers, Software Architects, technical SMEs, and other team members to deliver software functionalities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• Proven experience in developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining software applications.

• Familiarity with modern programming languages and software development frameworks.

• Experience in working with databases, APIs, and application integrations.

• Knowledge of Git-based source control and contemporary software development practices.

• Experience or familiarity with automated software testing and CI/CD principles.

• Ability to function effectively within an Agile software development team.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical team members.

• Preferred experience with AWS, OpenShift, containers, Kubernetes, or similar cloud technologies.

• Preferred experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS or other relational/spatial databases.

• Preferred experience in web-based application or microservices development.

• Preferred experience with GIS, geospatial, aeronautical, aviation, or terrain data.

• Familiarity with DAFIF, DVOF, DTED, SRTM, TanDEM-X, AIXM, or similar datasets.

• Experience supporting Federal Government and/or DoD software programs.

• Familiarity with secure software development, DevSecOps, RMF/A&A, or vulnerability remediation.

• Security+ Certification is preferred.

• No security clearance is required; candidates must be eligible to meet applicable HSPD-12/Tier 1 requirements for CUI access.

🏝️ Benefits

• Three individual and family medical plans, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option.

• Two tiers of dental coverage.

• Vision insurance.

• Life & AD&D insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Accident insurance.

• Hospital indemnity insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Paid time off.

• B&A sponsored trainings and certifications.

• Pet insurance benefits.

• Commuter transit benefits.

• Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).

• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution.

• B&A Cares wellness, personal development, financial management, and stress management programs.

• Formal mentorship program.

• Job shadowing and cross-training opportunities.

• Brand Ambassador program.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal guidance, and financial planning.

• Monthly teambuilding events.

• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges.