Software Engineer III

*This position requires an Active Top Secret SCI with Fullscope Polygraph clearance to be considered.*

The GG C++ Software Engineer (SWE) is in an extremely customer facing role leading multi-faceted mission critical system development, deployment and evolution. The successful candidate will analyze user requirements, develop new software, and enhance existing systems to meet the demands of modern satellite communication technologies. This role will involve working on complex algorithms and ensuring software quality through automated testing and debugging. The following are the primary functions of the position:

The following are the primary functions of the position:

• Analyze user requirements to derive software designs for new applications or modifications to existing software, ensuring the addition of new features and capabilities aligns with project goals.

Software Development:

• Write high-quality, maintainable C++ code for satellite communication applications, adhering to best practices and coding standards.

Debugging and Defect Correction:

• Identify, debug, and correct defects in existing software, utilizing effective troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues efficiently.

Database and Data Repository Interfaces:

• Design and implement database or data repository interfaces and queries to support the application’s data management needs.

Algorithm Design:

• Design and implement complex algorithms that adhere to strict timing, system resource, and interface constraints, ensuring high performance and reliability.

Automated Testing Integration:

• Integrate automated testing as part of the development lifecycle, implementing unit tests and other testing methodologies to ensure software quality.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, QA engineers, and project managers, to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered on schedule.

Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, processes, and interfaces to facilitate knowledge sharing and project continuity.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in C++ development, with a solid understanding of real-time systems and performance optimization.
• Experience with RF signals analysis or satellite communications system design and theory, with the ability to implement these concepts into software.
• Familiarity with DevOps processes and tools, particularly in virtual (VMware) and containerized (Docker/Kubernetes) environments.
• Experience with message queue implementation and communication protocols.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Stakeholder communication and requirements gathering.
• Presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

ProSync Technology Group, LLC (ProSync) is an award-winning, SDVOSB Defense Contracting company with a strong military heritage and a record of excellence in supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. If you have prior military service or government contracting experience, are proud to serve and support our nation, and want to help support ProSync's mission to "Define and Redefine the State of Possible,” please apply today!

Requirements

• Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity and a Bachelors degree in a relevant technical field. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, an additional 4 years of software engineering experience can be substituted for a total of twenty four (24) years of experience.
• Proficiency in C++ development, with a solid understanding of real-time systems and performance optimization.
• Experience with RF signals analysis or satellite communications system design and theory, with the ability to implement these concepts into software.
• Advanced Linux Experience (RHEL/Rocky/EL9); Operating system configuration and troubleshooting, service management and hardening; PXE boot and automated OS deployment.
• Kubernetes security concepts and implementation (RBAC, service accounts, secrets, certificate management, policy engines); Kubernetes application development/deployment principles.
• Kubernetes cluster design, deployment, and lifecycle management; Rancher, RKE2 implementation; Helm Familiarity.
• Control plane component configuration and troubleshooting.
• Worker node management, configuration, and lifecycle automation.
• Workload management (scheduling, affinity, resources, scaling).
• High availability cluster configuration, Cluster monitoring, Cluster networking, Cluster storage (storage classes, PVC, PC) and integration with external storage systems.
• CNCF projects/tools.
• Experience with Git workflows/GitOps/Builds/Pipelines.
• Ansible experience with collection creation and management, as well as playbook design.
• Role development.
• Familiarity with Python.
• Bash scripting experience.
• YAML and JSON manipulation.
• Knowledge/experience with software unit testing.
• An active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance is required.

Desired Requirements

• Experience with Go.
• Networking experience (Switching, routing, VLANs).

• CKA certification is a plus.

Benefits

Join PROSYNC and enjoy our great benefits!

Compensation:

• We offer bonuses that are awarded quarterly to our employees and our compensation rates are highly competitive.

Health & Retirement:

• We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family, now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee assistance program for those difficult times or when you need to take care of your mental health.

Education:

• Individual growth is a priority at ProSync. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so you can get your degree or that next certification you need to propel you to the next level.

Work/Life Balance:

• A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at ProSync, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything else you want to develop in your personal life.. We offer generous Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays a year. ProSync also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.