Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software EngineerAltamira Technologies has a long and successful history of providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data, and security. Altamira believes that our people and company culture differentiates us from other companies.
 
We focus on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees who strive to get things done. Join our team of experts as we engineer national security! Position Description: We are seeking Software Engineers with a mix of talent in areas related to full-stack development. As part of our team, you will provide software and web development services. Our ideal candidate would possess a broad range of skills as our scope of work spans various technologies. Examples of technologies we are currently using to support our customers include Java, Python, JavaScript, Angular, React, and ElasticSearch. Altamira Technologies Corporation encourages independent problem-solving and provides deep reach-back support and a collaborative environment for our engineering team. We are looking for candidates who have experience with developing and are not afraid to adapt to the right architecture, languages, and libraries to build the best systems for the mission and deliver the best user experience.Location: State College, PA,  OR  Mclean, VA  OR  Warrenton, VARole and Responsibilities 

• Produce software based on desired functionality provided by users and analysts 
• Interpret mission needs and requirements to produce user-friendly software systems 
• Leverage continuous integration to create sustainable and maintainable software 
• Interact with teammates and users through whiteboard sessions and/or design documents to establish circular feedback 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field 
• Experience in one or more of the following: Java, JavaScript/Typescript, Kubernetes, Angular, ELK stack, Kafka, Web Services (REST), Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Android development, NoSQL and SQL databases, Xmidas, Digital Signal Processing 

Abilities and Competencies 

• TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph 
• Self-motivated and eager to work intently to satisfy mission requirements 
• Adaptable and has the desire to maintain our company culture 
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written communications 
• Ability to multitask and adjust priorities as needed