Software Engineer

Overview

Planned Systems International, Inc. (PSI), a Government Contractor, has an immediate opportunity available for Software Engineer who will provide supports the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service with Software Development and Software Operations and Maintenance Support. Specifically, we use AGILE to enhance application functionality for the portfolio of current applications as well as developing new ones. Platforms could include Java, JavaScript, SharePoint, APEZX, Appian, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Jira, Drupal/Acquia, Akamai and/or development on COTS platforms.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• Serve as development lead or development team member on multiple, concurrent web-based, database-driven, custom application development projects;
• Perform system requirements analysis, application design, development, testing and implementation;
• Develop applications based on user requirements including user interface, database development, and middle-tier application components;
• Work on systems integration projects that may require knowledge of .xml file construction and parsing as well as other extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) processes and tools;
• Provide support and guidance to the development teams during the design, development, and testing processes;
• Write database triggers and PL/SQL stored procedures and packages according to business requirements;
• Troubleshoot application defects and performance issues;
• Design, develop and/or generate reports based on business requirements;
• Assist in application performance monitoring, reporting, and tuning;
• Ensure that all deliverables are thoroughly documented;
• Create, manage, and update continuous integration (CI) / continuous delivery (CD) pipelines using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Gitlab, Maven, SonarQube, etc.;
• Mentor the team on standard best practices around CI/CD function to improve quality, reduce risk, increase security, promote efficiency, and minimize costs;
• Develop scalable and maintainable J2EE applications within an Oracle web, application, and database tiers;
• Develop new and/or modify technical and application architecture for new or existing applications;
• Communicate both written and verbal programmatic requirements with stakeholders;
• Develop application data models and work with existing complex data models and object relational database mappings;
• Develop reports utilizing Cognos Business Intelligence software;
• Develop customized J2EE workflow applications, data entry applications, law related business applications, and some level of GIS expertise preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 6 Years of application development experience 
• Must have thorough understanding of all aspects of the softwar development life cycle (SDLC)
• Must be able to elicit business requirements from business users, develop functional requirements based on the business requirements and produce detailed requirements documentation
• Must have experience working on client-facing projects and working with end users
• Must have experience working on fast-paced projects with matrix teams
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Oracle PL/SQL, or Oracle APEX development
• Must have experience in creating and maintaining articulate, structured technical documentation
• Must have experience working with Oracle (12c or 18c Preferred)

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to lead development teams and mentor other developers/engineers
• Experience in establishing and enforcing development standards and best practices
• Experience in leading development projects through full SDLC
• Must have a thorough understanding of and experience working with relational databases
• Must have experience in performing data analyses
• Must have experience in leading database migration or system integration projects

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing [email protected], or by dialing 703-575-8400.