Software Engineer

Job description

As a Java Software Engineer for the Gemalto, Cogent Federal Programs team located in Reston VA, you will develop and maintain quality based code using Java, C and C++ while you provide support of many large complex, multi-threaded (UNIX, LINUX and Windows) Biometric production systems. The Federal Programs projects will include development of customized interfaces (API's) and other O&M activities. You MUST be a US Citizen and able to obtain Public Trust Security Clearance to be consider for this position.

A week in the life of a Software Engineer:
· You will provide technical and development support as you trouble shoot and resolve production issue(s) with Federal systems
· You will develop software components using Java, C and C++ for new projects or enhance existing projects or systems.
· You will participate in technical meetings to communicate project status and issues.
· You will analyze and map requirements to existing and new software system solutions
· You will maintain and help to implement software and system engineering best practices
· You will create and maintain software deliverables, technical documents and specifications
· You will troubleshoot, isolate and fix production environments on UNIX, LINUX and Windows
· You will work directly with customers and provide technical assistance and support
· You will perform and support system level tests (Unit tests, UAT), including creating test tools and test plans
· You will be based in Reston, VA. This position may include up to 15% travel.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

·  To succeed at this job, you must have:
·  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science/Computer Engineering great attitude, work well with other team members.
·  2 years relevant work experience in a software or systems engineer role
·  Experience with C or C++ or C# or Java or VB.NET
·  Experience with relational databases (Oracle/MySQL/SQL Server)
·  US citizenship and able to obtain Public Trust security clearance, as needed.
·  It would be preferred if you have experience in biometric software development
·  Experience with Java (web-services) or C# & ASP.NET (web-services)
·  Experience with Oracle with strong knowledge of PL/SQL
·  Experience developing database triggers, stored-procedures, stored-functions
·  Experience leading other software engineers as a technical leader of a project
·  Experience with scripting languages – Bash, Perl, VBS, Batch, etc
·  Experience developing on different platforms – Windows Server 2008/IIS, Linux/Apache Tomcat
·  Experience in building/deploying networked software systems
·  Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes and standards
·  You must be fluent in English
·  We would like someone to join our team who is willing to learn new technologies and able to work with minimum supervision.
·  You must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering. A US citizen and able to obtain Public Trust security clearance.

Application Process
·  Apply now before this career opportunity is filled. We look forward to reading your CV!
Employees are required to perform the duties of this position, or any Gemalto position, in compliance with all company policies, procedures, practices, and processes, whether written or verbal, which Gemalto, in its sole discretion, may change periodically, including, but not limited to, those implemented to ensure product, physical plant, information systems and technology security, along withal federal, state and local regulations and public policies. Protect Gemalto assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference. React and help resolve security events or security risks reported by employees. Ensure responsibility is assigned to the individual for actions taken.

Gemalto is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran's status, or other protected group status. We support and apply this policy through a program of affirmative action. This includes special efforts to employ and advance within our organization, qualified members of protected groups. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. Answers to application questions will be used for applicable, job-related purposes only.