Software Engineer

Joining the BlueHalo team means immersing yourself in a dynamic environment, working alongside the brightest minds in technology through some of the toughest challenges facing our nation today. We are spearheading the future of global defense, with every BlueHalo employee playing a key role in our success. That’s why our investment in you goes beyond competitive pay and a rewarding benefits package. We’re committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. Enjoying this journey with a supportive team that feels like family throughout BlueHalo Nation is an unparalleled opportunity. From Space to C-UAS & Autonomous Systems to Electronic Warfare & Cyber, and Artificial Intelligence, at our company there is no limit to where you can take your career. Our mission is clear: to lead through innovation. Join the transformation and innovate with us.

OVERVIEW:

BlueHalo is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to serve on an Agile Software team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing robust software solutions using Java and Python. You will be part of a talented software team focused on developing solutions to innovate mission-critical systems and applications. Those interested in this position should be comfortable with change and learning new technologies, as this opportunity is focused on finding innovative solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges. If you are a software engineer with experience in both Java and Python and are interested in solving new challenges, we certainly would like to have you as a part of our team.

You’d like to do this: 

• Analyzing, designing, developing, testing deploying, and maintaining Java & Python based innovative solutions to address emerging mission challenges, using industry best practices and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Researching new technologies, understanding emerging challenges to mission critical solutions and quick reaction problem identification & resolution.
• Document experiment results, prototype software solutions and ensuring that all technical documentation (i.e. configuration guides, install guides) meets requirements.
• Collaborating with other team members and stakeholders to jointly solve problems and find solutions as a team. 
• Comfortable working in an Agile development environment.
• Apply problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Work independently as well as collaborate effectively within a team environment.

You're required to have this:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. 0-7 years of experience in software development.
• Strong software development skills with Java, Python, Object Oriented Programming concepts and patterns.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity.
• Experience in the full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) that includes Requirements Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, Implementation, Maintenance with the Agile Methodology

• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph.

You could also have this:

• Good understanding of software project management tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Maven, Jira, Confluence)
• Previous experience in developing and deploying ML/AI models in real-world applications.
• Knowledge of distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Hadoop.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the developer community.

SALARY RANGE:  $123,000 to $236,000

The BlueHalo pay ranges for these job levels are a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and p