Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Software Engineer with a Secret security clearance to support KITS and our government customer at Stennis Space Center, MS.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our development team at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. The ideal candidate will be part of a dynamic team developing and maintaining mission-critical applications with a focus on geospatial technologies. This position offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving complex engineering challenges in support of our government clients.
The Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex software systems, with a particular emphasis on geospatial applications.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design and develop robust, scalable software solutions
- Write high-quality, well-tested code following best practices
- Integrate GIS components and spatial data into applications
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle
- Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance
- Debug and optimize application performance
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Implement automated testing strategies
- Support deployment and maintenance of applications
- Participate in Agile development processes
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong background in object-oriented programming
- Experience with GIS software development
- Track record of successful software project delivery
Required Skills and Competencies:
Strong proficiency in:
- Java, Python, C++, or similar programming languages
- Object-oriented design patterns
- Software architecture principles
- Version control systems (Git)
- Database design and SQL
- RESTful API design and implementation
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS), specifically:
- Commercial Joint Mapping Toolkit (CJMTK)
- ESRI ArcGIS suite of commercial software developer components
- ArcGIS Runtime
- ArcGIS Engine
- ArcGIS extensions including:
- 3-D Analyst
- Geostatistical Analyst
- Network Analyst
- Spatial Analyst
- Tracking Analyst
- ArcGIS Server
- Proficiency in:
- Software testing methodologies
- CI/CD practices
- Application security principles
- Web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Must be able to work on-site at Stennis Space Center, MS
Desired Skills and Competencies:
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Microservices architecture
- Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- DevOps practices and tools
- Test-driven development
- Spatial databases and queries
- Remote sensing data processing
- Real-time data processing systems
- Map projection systems
- Coordinate reference systems
- Geospatial data formats and standards
Knowledge of:
- Machine learning/AI concepts
- Performance optimization techniques
- Enterprise architecture patterns
- Federal software development standards
- Federal government contract experience
- Security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Relevant technical certifications
Clearance Required:
- Secret security clearance
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
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