Software Applications Engineer- Annapolis, MD

Annapolis, MD

SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a Software Applications Engineer, in Annapolis, MD.

Responsibilities:

Performs highly complex systems modeling, simulation and analysis to provide appropriate solution.
Conducts investigations and tests of complex software systems to enhance performance or to investigate and resolve matters of significance.
Reviews completion and implementation of technical products to ensure success and timeliness.
Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of more complex projects.
Recommends corrections in complex technical applications and analysis to enhance performance.
Evaluates vendor capabilities on projects to provide required products or services.
Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.
Provides technical consultation to other organizations; interacts with senior customer personnel and internal senior management.
Provides the customer base with first level support.

Qualifications:

Must have a solid background in UNIX programming, TCP/IP networking, and database replication.
Knowledge of MySQL and query optimization.
Apache, Squid, Redhat Linux knowledge a plus.
Must have experience running high-traffic web services, including requirements and capacity analysis, service configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting, and change management.
Must have demonstrable diagnostic and problem solving skills to ensure an optimal development environment.
Must have excellent problem solving skills diagnosing performance issues and handling large scale systems.
Must be able to respond to tier 2+ support calls during and outside of normal business hours and weekends.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Six or more years of experience in software engineering or operating systems programming
Experience working with software design principles
Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance and to maintain the clearance is required

Preferred Additional Skills:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills to resolve highly complex software design issues and create new software for one or more products
Good leadership skills to mentor, oversee, and lead team members
Good interpersonal skills to interact with senior customers, management, and team members
Good communication skills to interact with team members and senior support personnel
Ability to synthesize broad and narrow concepts of high complexity and use them to meet company objectives
Ability to work independently and as part of a team