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Senior Software Developer
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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$125,403 / year median in Maryland
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Software Developer DCS Corporation United States, Maryland, California Sep 02, 2026
Salary:
$90,220 - $145,000 This software developer analyzes, designs and develops computer software required to support hardware or technical service products. Performs systems modeling, simulation and analysis. Reviews system architecture, selects, and implements appropriate development and support tools to ensure product performance.
The products are components of the military aviation mission planning enterprise
Essential Job Functions:
Perform requirements analysis of software requirement specifications.
Design and develop software components and user interfaces.
Perform system and unit-level test activities.
Take ownership of the application and become the Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Represent the team in meetings as needed, including providing technical analysis & recommendations, and the development & presentation of meeting materials.
Have a willingness to collaborate with other development teams, customers and users to produce the desired product that strives to exceed customer expectations
Be a self-motivated individual that is comfortable working independently as well as in a team environment.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
A bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Computer Science is required with 10 to 12 years as a software engineer within the DOD environment.
Able to design, develop, and work with users of software in group or individual settings.
Experience developing Microsoft Windows software applications using C#, C++, and client applications using one or more of the following: .NET framework Windows Forms and Windows Presentation Foundation, or HTML5 / JavaScript / Typescript incorporating frameworks such as Angular or React.
Proven debugging skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate design processes, ideas, and solutions clearly and effectively to teams and customers.
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Desired Skills:
Active Security Clearance is preferred.
Knowledge of Automated Unit Test frameworks such as NUnit, xUnit, or Microsoft Team Test
Knowledge and understanding of mission planning needs of military aviators.
Knowledge and familiarity with Git/Azure DevOps.
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