Job description

About the Position

Specialty Systems, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer with the below described skill set and experience to join our team of technical professionals supporting our Department of Defense customer at the Joint Base MDL-Lakehurst. In this position, you will have a high profile role within the software team supporting the acquisition, development and on-going in-service engineering support of unique Department of Defense systems. As a member of our team you will be able to experience the professional satisfaction of playing a key role in ensuring that our Department of Defense customers’ systems that have a direct impact on our country’s war-fighting and peace-keeping capabilities are performing at optimal levels. This position is located at our customer site location at Joint Base MDL-Lakehurst. In this position, you will work our customer’s Compressed Work Schedule which consists of working four 9 hour days (M-Th) and an 8 hour day (F) for the first week of a cycle followed by four 9 hour days (M-Th) and being off on the second Friday for the second week of a cycle. This position also currently offers the opportunity to work remotely two-three days per week.

Job responsibilities will include:

· Participate in capability needs assessments, requirements definition, and enterprise architecture activities to deliver customer solutions.

· Perform software programming, technical testing, and implementation activities.

· Participate in software reviews, and other system engineering events.

· Trouble shoot and recommend solutions to technical issues throughout the SDLC.

· Develop scripts and tools used to build, integrate and deploy software releases.

· Attend Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings to support the Navy PM for all Software, Cyber Protection, and Information Assurance requirements.

· Take initiative to research new solutions and recommend approaches to accomplish project goals more effectively.

· Continually learn and adapt to new and emerging technologies as required.

About the Organization
Specialty Systems, Inc. is an Information Technology and Engineering Services provider serving customers across the Federal Government, NJ State and Local Governments, and private industry markets. Founded in 1978, our mission is to understand our customers' business problems and leverage emerging technologies to provide solutions that deliver radical and dramatic improvements in operational efficiencies and productivity. We facilitate a stimulating and creative work environment by engaging in ambitious and challenging projects while at the same time recognizing the need to have some fun via our monthly Thirsty Thursday gatherings, season tickets for the Phillies Class A Lakewood Blue Claws baseball games, annual company picnic and Softball Challenge, and our business casual dress policy.

Position Qualification Requirements:

Education, Certifications and Years of Experience:

· A BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline is required. Exceptional technical skills and experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

· 2-5 years of experience performing applicable software development. It is preferred that at least 1 year of this experience be on Department of Defense systems.

· Preference will be given to candidates with an active security clearance at the Secret level or higher. Candidates without a security clearance will be considered, however, this may delay the ability to actually begin employment.

Technical:

· Experience developing software applications using object oriented programming languages such as, C++, Java, and C#

· Experience with BASH scripting (Unix shell), Visual Basic, Java (desired), LabView, and QT Creator is helpful

· Experience developing scripts and tools used to build, integrate and deploy software releases

· Experience working with databases such as SQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.

· Experience working in the Windows and Linux environment

· Familiarity with code versioning tools, such as Git

· Knowledge of Microservices concepts, Application Containerization and Container Orchestration technologies is a plus

· Experience developing software applications for complex, software intensive systems for Department of Defense applications is preferred.

· Experience implementing cybersecurity strategies is a plus

This is a full time, salaried position with our complete benefits package which includes paid vacation, holiday, sick/business leave, medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401k retirement plan with a competitive corporate matching program, incentive bonus program and much more.

Occasional overtime work may be required.

Security Clearance Notice:

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Interested candidates should apply at: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=5355831

Salary Range

This position has a salary range of between $80,000 and $120,000, based on the candidate’s match to the skill and experience levels required.

Travel Requirements

None

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

Per Executive Order 14042, this position requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior starting work.

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program Notice: EEO/AA Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veteran status/all protected classes/VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified, disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation for any stage of the application/interview process. Please contact: 732-814-8138.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Java: 2 years (Required)
• C++: 2 years (Preferred)
• Git: 1 year (Preferred)
• SQL: 1 year (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toms River, NJ 08755

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