Software Engineer

Arcfield in Rome, NY is seeking a software engineer to join an Agile Scrum team developing and maintaining an industry-leading guarding solutions portfolio that is deployed worldwide.  

Experienced with frequent use and application of technical standards, principles and theories. Works under general supervision, providing solutions to technical problems of moderate scope/complexity.

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems.  Ensures software standards and product requirements are met. Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Confers with customers, engineers, and others to design solutions and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces. Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.  Develops solutions to technical problems of moderate scope following detailed instructions.

What you’ll do…

• Participate daily in an Agile Scrum development team environment and all Agile Scrum ceremonies.
• Develop for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system using technologies, frameworks, and approaches such as security enhancements, containers, and cloud technologies.
• Analyze commercial and government data specifications.
• Develop complex software primarily in Java and C++.
• Develop software that integrates third party applications and capabilities.
• Use Gitlab and other Agile development tools.
• Interface with testers, fielding engineers, and customers.

You’d be a great fit if you… 

• Have a science/math/engineering BS degree with 2-4 years or an MS with 0-2 years of recent software development work experience.
• Must possess and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Function well in a team environment.
• Demonstrate proficiencies in Java, C++, shell scripting, XML, Gitlab, VMWare, Eclipse, Linux.
• Have design and implementation knowledge/experience using object-oriented principles and patterns.
• Have experience with relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers).
• Are familiar with the full software engineering lifecycle.
• Understand and have executed good coding principles and practices.
• Have container-based development experience using Kubernetes, Podman, Gitlab CI and bash or equivalent.
• Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and quality oriented.
• Remote work may be allowed, but must be located local to Rome, NY area.

It’d be even better if you have… 

• Knowledge of Agile development processes.
• Exposure to Security Enhanced Red Hat Linux.
• Additional programming language experience (e.g., Go, Rust, Swift, C#).
• Working knowledge of secure coding practices and processes.
• An understanding or working knowledge of test-driven development.
• An understanding of public-key cryptography.

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.