Software Design Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

CESI is seeking motivated software development candidates to contribute to the development of modern full stack software applications. The candidate will participate in an Agile scrum team in the development of a fully functional production application.

This is an onsite position in Orlando, FL.

Work through an agile-based full-cycle development that includes requirements analysis, design, & implementation.
• Motivated Agile software development team member.
• Apply software engineering standards and assist the engineering team in software system or subsystem development and documentation efforts.
• Understands and adheres to project schedules and stays within established budgets.
• Efficiently diagnose and debug front-end and back-end software issues.
• Clearly and effectively communicate problems and solutions with the team, both verbally and electronically.

• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5+ years software engineering experience.
• Expertise with Angular and Java Spring Boot desired
• Strong experience in Object-oriented design and programming languages
• Experience with containerization of applications
• Experience in Linux shell scripting
• Agile development methodologies and Agile planning tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)

Knowledge in any of the following areas would be considered a plus:

• Secure web-based development
• Software release tools (Git, etc.)
• Modern database design fundamentals
• Strong understanding and application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence concepts across the software development environment
• Experience in Kubernetes and container orchestration

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.