Senior Software Engineer

Overview

VTG is seeking an experienced and adaptable Software Engineer to join our team in support of a mission-focused customer deploying cutting-edge systems.

The Software Engineer will design, develop, test, integrate, and maintain scalable, highly available software solutions supporting mission-critical environments. This role requires hands-on experience with Python, JavaScript, Bash scripting, and Grafana, along with a strong understanding of modern software engineering and system design principles.

 

Responsibilities

• Analyze user and mission requirements to derive software design, interface, and performance requirements.
• Design, develop, modify, integrate, test, and maintain mission-critical software systems.
• Develop and maintain scalable, highly available applications using modern software architecture and system design principles.
• Develop software solutions and automation capabilities using Python, JavaScript, and Bash.
• Build and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and monitoring capabilities using Grafana.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and correct defects in existing software applications.
• Create and maintain Docker containers and support application deployments using Kubernetes pods and clusters.
• Develop automation scripts to improve development workflows, deployment processes, system operations, and overall efficiency.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and understand system limitations, capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Design and modify software systems using engineering analysis and mathematical models to evaluate system performance and design outcomes.
• Identify and recommend improvements to technical documentation, software development processes, and engineering standards.
• Participate in software integration, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly required
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Eight (8) or more years of professional Software Engineering experience.
• Professional experience with Python software development and scripting.
• Experience developing applications or automation solutions using JavaScript.
• Experience developing Bash scripts for automation, system administration, or operational workflows.
• Experience using Grafana for monitoring, visualization, dashboards, or system observability.
• Experience analyzing user requirements and translating them into software design and performance requirements.
• Experience debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving complex software defects.
• Experience designing or supporting scalable, highly available systems.
• Strong understanding of modern software development and system design principles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers, systems engineers, hardware engineers, and other technical stakeholders.
• Core Technical Skills
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • Bash
  • Grafana
  • Software Development
  • Automation and Scripting
  • System Monitoring and Observability
  • Software Testing and Debugging
  • High-Availability System Design