Software Engineer

At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business—a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: www.criterion-sys.com. Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support a technical development program in San Diego, California!

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities 

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design, code, and test new software in a rapid development environment to integrate, deploy, and support large, complex systems.
• Debug and integrate challenging systems designed in a multi-threaded, distributed application environment, and definine and develop significant features and upgrades to a complex, enterprise-wide Imagery and Geospatial Intelligence System.

Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technical discipline and 8+ years software design, code and debugging experience across the entire development life-cycle.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following:
  • C++
  • Java Spring Boot
• Experience developing successful object-oriented systems with a focus on maintainability and testability, and deep understanding of issues surrounding layering and dependencies in object oriented systems.
• Understanding and skills in software design and code, including Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD).
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Experience with Agile development and issue tracking systems, such as JIRA.
• Experience with UNIX and/or Linux.
• Self-starter with ability to multitask
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment.
• Strong oral and written communications skills

Preferred Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science
• Experience using SQL with RDMBS like Oracle.
• Proficiency in multiple high level programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python).
• Experience with geospatial data and/or large imagery archive systems is a plus.
• Experience with Cloud computing environments such as AWS.
• Knowledge of and experience with software design patterns and heuristics and their application.
• Demonstrated experience with development methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, and/or Iterative).
• Scripting and other languages (e.g., sh, csh, bash, ksh, make, imake, XML, HTML, CSS, and/or PERL)
• Development tools and services (e.g., Eclipse, Spring Framework, JBoss, Apache, Tomcat, Maven, Ant and/or automated test tools).
• Familiarity with server-side Java/JEE development.
• User Interface development tools for the JEE stack
• Java Frameworks such as Spring
• Open Source, software and services

Pay Rate

• The projected compensation range for this position is $125,000.00- $215,000.00. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Criterion Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Security Clearance Level

• TS with the ability to obtain a SCI

Certification

• None

Work Schedule & Travel

• Full-time on-site at a designated facility.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization.  We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individual’s protected status:  race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://careers-criterion-sys.icims.com/.