Software Engineer - Java

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Client's team.

Positions Responsibilities:

• This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2BMC program supporting the development of software on C2BMC and JEMINI. The candidate will be responsible for software development in the Java language. 
• Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support. 
• Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products. Works from specifications to develop or modify operating system applications. Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs. 
• Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve the overall efficiency of the operating system. 
• Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operations automation. Works on most phases of software systems programming applications, and may require instruction and guidance.

Experience in some or all of the following areas is desired:

• Command and control system application development
• Previous experience with message translation software
• Automated test and pipeline development experience desired; test-driven development
• Experience developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms
• Experience with Software Integration testing, including developing automated test scripts
• Prior experience designing and developing microservices and deploying with containers; experience setting up a container environment
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend and develop a solution
• Experience with Risk Management Framework/STIG/Fortify mitigation
• The successful candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to work independently, and will possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment.  
• Applicant should have a good working knowledge of MS Office products."
• Software engineering and software development with Java/JEE experience.
• The candidate will have experience and knowledge of basic software practices such as coding standards and configuration management.
• Candidate must have effective oral and written communication skills and an ability to work effectively in a rapid-paced, team environment. 

Required technical skills: 

• Experience with database design, management, and maintenance. Familiarity with Hibernate, SQL, and PostgreSQL/Enterprise DB.
• Experience developing enterprise applications
• Familiarity with Java foundation classes and toolkits
• Knowledge of server-side/database development and computer system administration
• Experience working as part of an Agile team
• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasking is highly desirable
• Ability to be cleared at TS/SCI. A secret clearance is required to start.

Other required technical skills include:

• Use of common software development and management tools such as git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven or Gradle, and Eclipse
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts, such as Use Cases and UML diagrams

Education Requirements:

Career level typically with an advanced degree and 3+ years experience or bachelors with 5+ years experience or equivalent; wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field and provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative and thorough solutions; works under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives; failure to achieve results normally results in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources; frequent internal and external customer contacts and represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

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