Alexandria, VA, USA | Full Time Software Engineer/Architect Overview: JHNA is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, VA, providing specialized engineering support to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) and the Systems Engineering and Architectures (SE&A) Directorate. This position is a hybrid support role with an average of 2-3 days per week on site at the Mark Center Building in Alexandria, VA. Job Responsibilities: + System Architecture and Requirements: + Analyze user and system requirements to recommend optimal system architectures. + Assist in designing comprehensive system specifications that align with industry standards, ensuring user needs are met through collaborative efforts with the site software engineering team. + Software Development: + Develop and maintain software within a DevOps or DevSecOps framework, emphasizing automation in CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitLab. + Design, code, install, and maintain software systems. This includes setting up test requirements, executing tests to validate system performance, and documenting software systems thoroughly. + Agile Development: + Implement agile methodologies to continuously assess and improve team performance in software development. + Support and Documentation: + Create detailed software system architectures and models for operational clarity. + Support in creating presentations, briefings, charts, and various office documents. Required Qualifications: + Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility required. + A Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline relevant to the position. + Experience: + Minimum of 7 years engineering experience + Proficient in modern programming languages such as Java, C++, JavaScript, or Python. + Experience with database technologies including SQL and NoSQL. + Familiarity with web frameworks like Flask, React, or Node.js. + Practical knowledge in using containerization tools (e.g., Docker). + Experience with test-driven development practices. + Proficient use of version control systems, particularly Git. Desired Qualifications: + AWS Certified Solutions Architect + Minimum 7 years experience in engineering/development. + A Master's degree in a related engineering, scientific, or technical field. + Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with significant impact on national defense technology. + Collaborative environment with a focus on growth and learning. + Competitive compensation and benefits package.