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.

Develop modern full stack software applications using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) design principles, development of microservice-based software architectures, and the ability to utilize the most advantageous framework/language to complete the objective and solve technical challenges. The candidate will work as part of an Agile scrum team in the development and integration of infrastructure as code and automation software into fully functional production applications to support Cyber Training capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2+ years applicable software engineering experience.
• Work with cross-functional teams in an agile based full-cycle development that includes requirements analysis, design, & implementation.  
• Elevate software engineering standards and assist the engineering team in software system or subsystem development and documentation efforts.
• Engage in software delivery best practices by implementing/expanding unit tests, integration tests and discussing edge-case trade-offs between productivity and stability
• Understands and adheres to project schedules and stays within established budgets.
• Break down complex issues, on both the front-end and back-end, into smaller, manageable solutions.
• Clearly and effectively communicate problems and solutions with the team, both verbally and electronically
• Strong object-oriented programming expertise
• Expertise with JavaScript, Java Spring Boot, React, Angular or other related libraries desired.
• Experience in Linux shell scripting

• Experience with containerization of applications (e.g. Docker)
• Experience with DevOps or CI/CD processes
• Experience with back-end development, including node.js, web servers (Nginx, Apache, etc.), database servers, etc. 
• Agile development principles
• Agile team planning tools, such as Atlassian Jira or Azure DevOps
• Database design

In accordance with the specifications of a government contract, eligibility for this position mandates U.S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance.  The precise security clearance requisites will be detailed in the Government's Task Order.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

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.