Software Developer
COLSAa day ago
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OnsiteFull-timeMid
Summary
COLSA is seeking a Software Developer to join their team in Shalimar, FL. The role involves supporting the 46 Test Squadron at Eglin AFB by developing and maintaining software systems within the Data Links Test Flight.
About the Role
As a Software Developer, you will provide software engineering support for DoD Developmental Test and Evaluation events, collaborate with the software development team and system stakeholders, develop Windows-based software in multiple Object-Oriented programming languages, maintain XSD Schema format files, and provide software support to end users. You will also develop technical and user documentation, execute tests related to software use, and solve complex problems creatively.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field and 3 to 5 years of applicable experience, or Associate's Degree in a STEM field and 7 to 9 years of applicable experience, or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 10 to 13 years of applicable experience.
- U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to obtain an interim DoD Secret clearance prior to employment start date.
- Current CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification.
- Experience with .NET programming languages including C# and VB.NET.
- Experience with software testing, fault isolation, and resolution.
- Experience with all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
- Good technical written and oral communication skills.
- Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations up to 15% of the time.
- Comfortable working in a team environment or individually with minimal supervision.
Preferred:
- Thorough understanding of basic networking (routing/switching/VLANs/firewalls).
- Experience with networking hardware, configuration, and protocols.
- Experience with Microsoft C++ and Visual Basic programming.
- Experience with Java programming language and the Eclipse and/or NetBeans IDE.
- Solid understanding of XSD schema format files and how to maintain and enhance schema rulesets.
- Basic experience with Agile programming—specifically SCRUM Framework.
- Familiarity with source control and configuration control software; GIT experience.
- Proficient with MS Team Foundation Server, Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite.
- Understanding of tactical data links and protocols (Link 16, SADL, JREAP).
- Knowledgeable of MIL-STD-6016, MIL-STD-3011, and MIL-STD-1553.
- Familiar with DoD software certification and Risk Management Framework Assess and Authorize processes.
- Current DoD Top Secret (Single Scope Background Investigation) clearance.
- Experience working with Special Access Programs.
Benefits
- Employee-centric culture and benefits.
COLSA
COLSA's full-scale capabilities include cyber and information warfare, rapid prototyping and engineering, uncrewed systems, acquisition, logistics, studies and analysis, data science, and systems and software engineering. We provide innovative solutions for customers in the Defense, Intelligence, Law Enforcement, Space, and Civil markets.
Shalimar, FL