SOFTWARE ENGINEER – Front End/Testing - 7+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required- RC - 306

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Software Engineer – Front End/Testing - 7+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Required

Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a Software Engineer who develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Travel Required: No

Location:  Columbia, Maryland

Shift: Day

Remote Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI

Polygraph: Required (Poly date must be within the past five years)

Salary Range

The projected compensation range for this position is 181K to 192K (annualized USD).

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Capabilities ​

Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements

Debug existing software and correct defects

Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features

Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments

Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories

Write or review software and system documentation

Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project

Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries

Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards

Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components

Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas

Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance

Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design

Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints: Perform quality control on team products

Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project

Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces

Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met

RequirementsRequired Skills

• Test front-end user interfaces to ensure functionality and usability.

• Write and maintain automated test scripts for UI verification using tools such as Robot Framework (Python).

• Design and code new automated test scripts or modify existing ones to add new features.

• Debug existing automated test scripts and correct defects.

• Collaborate with developers to design, implement, and validate features in React and related front-end libraries.

• Support integration of UI components with back-end services written in Java and/or C++.

• Participate in Agile development teams, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and daily stand-ups.

• Document test cases, results, and processes to support ongoing quality assurance.

• Explore and apply other front-end automation tools as appropriate to improve efficiency.

• Experience with front-end development and/or UI testing.

• Familiarity with React, Java, and/or C++.

• Ability to write test scripts in Python (Robot Framework experience strongly preferred).

• Hands-on experience with Robot Framework for UI automation.

• Exposure to other front-end automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).

• Experience working in Agile development environments.

• Knowledge of service-oriented architecture, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud deployment (e.g., AWS).

• Expertise in modern technologies such as JavaScript 3D libraries, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, including libraries like REACT, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch.

• Proficiency in software configuration management tools (e.g., GIT, Trac, Subversion).

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

OR

Eleven (11) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Benefits

CareFirst Insurance

Medical Plans

Three available medical plans–2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)

Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000

CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program

Guardian Insurance

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Dental Plan

Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs

Vision Plan

Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs

401K Retirement Plan

·       10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.

Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

·       20 Paid Time Off Days

·       6 Federal Holidays

·       5 Floating Holidays

Bonuses

·       Based on performance and billable hours

Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.