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Gray Tier Technologies

Expert Lead Integrator

Gray Tier Technologies, Springfield, Virginia, us, 22161


JOB DESCRIPTION:

Gray Tier is seeking a software engineer to perform as one of the primary software test engineers for the development and integration phase of SDLC. These activities are across the development lifecycle from concept development, design, and implementation, and will be the SME of the project final stage leading to production. To accomplish these activities, candidates will need to apply diverse skills in software engineering, system engineering & administration, integration, testing, and system security. Candidates should be able to analyze requirements to ensure overall test-ability, and then develop appropriate software design, test plans, and procedures. As we are a small team with a dedicated testing staff, candidates should also assist in the execution of functional, performance, and security tests and support debugging of system issues.Responsibilities:Manage projects to ensure timely production of quality products aligned to requirements.Consult with clients to understand and determine software requirements.Collect, analyze, and suggest short-term and long-term budgetary activities.Test software functionality and design concepts.Engage in working groups to streamline costs, determine risks and gaps, and offer strategic support.Evaluate and analyze high-profile projects.Oversee project performance to identify areas requiring adjustments like portfolio rebalance.Interface with Government engineering and senior management teams.Work closely with 3rd party vendors/service providers on all touchpoints, including upgrading applications and production support issues.Provide end-to-end project management support for the software development lifecycle.Map resources to projects to provide management insight into resource utilization.Apply program management principles to improve project implementation, reporting, and internal metrics.Oversee and perform change management activities.Provide expert counseling and support to the development team on the construction and maintenance of robust, secure, and efficient applications.Research emerging technologies to decide if installation can increase the organization's efficiency and effectiveness.Prepare an analysis of cost and benefits for decision-making on IT systems and computing infrastructure efficiencies.Devise ways to add new functionality to existing technical systems and architectures.Design and implement new systems by choosing and configuring software.Oversee the installation and configuration of new software and capabilities.Conduct testing to ensure that the systems work as expected.Train system end users and write instruction manuals.Here’s What You’ll Need:At least 10 years’ experience with API development, AWS services (S3, DIODE, SNS/SQS, SDK development, CloudFormation), Apache Nifi, ElasticSearch, PKI, Terraform, Jenkins/Gitlab CI, Containerization (e.g., Docker), and basic shell programming and system administration.At least 7 years’ experience with Integrator skill sets: Automated testing tools such as Cucumber, Pact, JMeter, Elastic Logstash Kibana (ELK) framework, understanding of ICD503 A&A controls, AWS Lambda, Ansible/Salt, PCF, Kong.Applicable software/hardware/management training & certification (e.g., specialties like Amazon Web Service architect/engineering).Strong AWS skills with experience in implementing and managing AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and CloudFormation.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.Qualifications:Clearance Required:

TS/SCI CI PolyMinimum Education:

Master’s degree plus 4 years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years’ experience, Associates degree plus 12 years’ experience, or a minimum of 15 years’ experience in a relevant field.Minimum Years of Experience:

Master’s degree plus 4 years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years’ experience, Associates degree plus 12 years’ experience, or a minimum of 15 years’ experience in a relevant field.Preferred:Experience with GIS tools such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar.Strong knowledge of system integration principles and practices, including API integration, data integration, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).

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