Sr Software Engineer I

Company Overview

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, offers a wide range of services in the military modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) industry from research efforts advancing simulation technologies to large acquisition contracts. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and courseware for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training applications. 

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Position Overview

This position envisions product development and manages projects through completion; analyzes, designs and develops software enhancements and new modules; manages development project from initial design through testing while providing strategic management direction. Provides technical leadership and guidance to less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in overall project management by prioritizing, planning and tracking project progress.
• Designs, develops and modifies programs, including prototypes.
• Research product development options and provides analysis for product direction.
• Consults with internal departments to identify customer needs and include in project objectives. Provides support regarding product development to internal departments.
• Manages and directs a team of software developers. Evaluates employee performance, sets expectations and goals for department and individual staff members, recruits, disciplines and trains staff.
• Manages and assists in the creation of software design and related documentation.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as software developer.
• Expert understanding of Java / C++ / JavaScript / Angular
• High proficiency working in Windows & Linux development environments
• Multiple years of experience working in LVC&G industry
• Expert at incorporating M&S frameworks and services into existing applications, as well as developing new services & data models.
• High proficiency working with standards & interoperability protocols
• Expert Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Analyzing, Designing, Integrating and Working with complex architecture & design patterns

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Experience with developing & integrating AI-based algorithms
• Experience with developing and integrating software-based knowledge representation & reasoning
• Experience working with ontologies, in concept and in implementation
• Experience working with Machine Learning / Deep Learning technologies
• Experience working with Data Science / Visualization technologies
• Competencies:
  • Technical Capacity
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Independent problem solver who requires minimal oversight
  • Can develop innovative solutions to loosely defined problems 
  • Leadership experience
  • Has experience managing teams of 1 or more Junior / Mid Engineers
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Strong ability to communicate complex, technical issues (verbally and in writing)