Software Engineer
Metron
About the role
About Metron
Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.
Metron is seeking talented, cleared programmers with strong computer science and engineering backgrounds for complex and challenging projects. As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. The ideal candidate has experience writing well-designed, maintainable, and extensible code, and will support the team as a technical resource. Other responsibilities include: reviewing and testing software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results; resolving software problem reports; utilizing software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment; and providing specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI with CI-polygraph clearance
High School Diploma or equivalent
At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Developer
Experience with some or all of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular and/or React Framework, Spring Boot, Node JS, Postgres, ActiveMQ, Redis
Knowledge of: Container (Docker) Build and Infrastructures, Kubernetes, Software Configuration Management tools such as GitLab, CI/CD processes, GitLab procedures/documentation and proper coding etiquette
Experience programming in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python or C++
Object-oriented programming proficiency
Familiarity with full-stack web application development in any frameworks/languages
Ability to communicate design concepts and performance metrics clearly
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Desired Qualifications
Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope polygraph
Experience writing algorithmic code, including complexity analysis, performance optimization, and multithreading
Experience designing and implementing user interfaces
Position Location: Aurora, CO
*The selected individual(s) will be required to work on-site, 5 days a week
Perks and Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Accompanying FSA and HSA options
Additional Voluntary Benefits
Paid Time Off
9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Reimbursement
Annual Salary Reviews
Profit Sharing
401(k) Traditional and Roth Options
Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (the “Act”) (C.R.S. § 8-5-101 et seq.) all positions in Colorado should have a good faith wage or salary posted on all job advertisements. If one is not listed below please email Recruiting_VA@metsci.com and one will be provided.
Expected compensation range, Aurora, CO:
$130,000—$250,000 USD
Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems.
- Review and test software components against design requirements and document test results.
- Resolve software problem reports and apply appropriate development and design methodologies.
- Contribute to system design, requirements analysis, software reuse, and hardware/software trade-offs.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph; U.S. citizenship required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of experience as a software engineer or developer.
- Experience with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or C++ and proficiency in object-oriented programming.
- Familiarity with full-stack web development and technologies such as HTML, CSS, Angular or React, Spring Boot, Node.js, Postgres, ActiveMQ, or Redis.
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, CI/CD, and software configuration management.
- Ability to communicate design concepts and performance metrics clearly.
- Willingness to work on-site in Aurora, Colorado, five days per week.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with FSA and HSA options
- Paid time off, nine observed holidays, and two floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition and professional development reimbursement
- Annual salary reviews and profit sharing
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
- Gym and fitness reimbursement
- Employee assistance and referral programs
Skills mentioned
About Metron
Metron is an award-winning, trusted provider of advanced research, scientific, and software solutions for government and commercial markets. The Company delivers a competitive edge for our customers in five key areas: analytics, autonomous solutions, decision support, sensor processing, and data fusion and target tracking. Recently, Metron launched an advanced edge capability development group to fast-track proven technologies into field-ready applications for DoD and Intelligence operations. With multi-domain expertise in probabilistic modeling, signal processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data fusion, Metron solutions transform information into intelligent action. Since 1984, customers have turned to Metron for their most critical operations. The Company is employee-owned and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with US locations in Portland, Denver, San Diego, and Honolulu. Metron: Lead, Innovate, Deploy, Impact.