Senior Software Developer (SME)
ECS Corporate Services

O'Fallon, Illinois

Posted in Engineering

$110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year


Job Info


ECS is seeking a Senior Software Developer (SME) to work in our O'Fallon, IL office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.

Job Description:

ECS Federal is looking for a Senior Software Developer (SME) who possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. The ECS Team provides development and support of GATES, a mission-critical application providing cargo and passenger manifesting and in transit visibility requirements for the DoD. We are seeking a Java Developer with experience developing Web applications to be part of the larger team. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics. As a Senior Software Developer (SME), the selected individual will work hands-on with developer and systems administrators to integrate our solutions and products for our government customer. Key responsibilities are to deliver DevSecOps pipeline solutions and proof of concepts for Continuous Integration/Configuration, Continuous Development, Continuous Delivery/Deployment, Continuous Testing, Continuous Security and Continuous Monitoring. The DevSecOps Engineer is also responsible for driving solutions that meet the customers' technical, financial and business requirements, and supporting a legacy system in the process of being modernized while being hosted in the cloud utilizing DevSecOps processes.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills:

Java, HTML5 technologies, Angular, Spring, RHEL, SQL, Oracle RDBMS, JavaScript, XML, Agile methodologies, WebLogic, Tomcat, Gradle/Maven/Ant, Python, Security + Certification or the ability to obtain certification immediately following employment.

Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge of DoD transportation data and business practices
  • Ability to Design, Code and Test requirements using:
    • Linux and Windows operating systems
    • Server technologies like WebLogic, Tomcat and Apache
    • Container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes
    • Version control systems like Git
    • Build and deployment orchestration tools like Jenkins and K8s
    • Build and package managers like Gradle and Artifactory
    • Scripting languages such as Python, BASH, Perl, Powershell
    • Configuration Management tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform
    • Testing tools/frameworks like Junit, Selenium, Cucumber or Cypress
    • Static code analysis tools like SonarQube and Fortify
    • Log analytics tools like Splunk
  • Experience writing with Angular or React JS
  • Experience writing Java, JavaScript, and SQL or PL/SQL
  • Experience developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC)
  • Familiar with Agile development methodology with an understanding of Kanban, SCRUM and SAFe® principle, and DevOps/DevSecOps processes and methods
  • Support troubleshooting and diagnostics in both the development and production environments
  • Strong understanding of test-driven development and test automation to ensure adequate test coverage (unit, integration, system, load, functional and exploratory)
  • Able to work with the development manager and lead architect on architecture changes and understanding process and application design including grooming requirements in the architecture that were not provided in detail or not fully defined
  • Ability to manage workloads and the creation of program specifications from which the developers work and add them to the work tracker adding flowcharts, class diagrams, Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), and a variety of other visual techniques (mockups) to clearly convey the meaning to the developer.
  • Able to work with development manager to manage backlogs, estimates and other SDLC requirements for development, provide estimates on requirements for iteration/build planning, and Integrate and deploy software in a complex architecture
  • Able to review code, perform code reviews and code check-ins to ensure the integrity of commits, builds, etc.
  • Ability to learn, understand and refine the capabilities of other developers on the team including ability to mentor and coach intermediate and junior developers with constructive code reviews and code theory discussions
  • Good oral and written communications skills to report progress, challenges, blockers, and risks that require escalation to the development manager

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

General Description of Benefits



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