Senior Software Engineer

Seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support our federal government client in Aiken, SC.

Application Deadline: Thursday, 1/29/2026 at 12:00 noon EDT.

Requirements:   

The Contractor will keep assigned applications operational by testing product upgrades, providing customer support and problem solving customer issues. Plans for information systems and services from a perspective of application design, development, installation or database administration in accordance with the client's IT processes and procedures. Provides tactical design, engineering, technical specifications, project coordination, and configuration management for moderately complex IT solutions. Assists more senior technical personnel in performing related activities in moderately complex tasks.

• Work closely with the Software Professional Lead and the customer/owner to understanding and apply your knowledge of the functional and system requirements 

• Maintain technical expertise in assigned emphasis areas and demonstrate flexibility in multiple disciplines 

• Proactively communicate and coordinate with others across IT to provide support for assigned areas Perform other tasks associated with
  application development lifecycle, commercial off the shelf software support and database administration:

• Perform root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for complex problems 

• Ensure continued service of customer applications through prompt correction of system or program malfunctions and applying a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities 

• Master software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, change management, vulnerability scanning, and
  debuggers in the software development process 

• Guide personnel to ensure efficient utilization of resources and adherence to technical standards, lead the analysis and development of requirements, design specs, and final products by reviewing systems documentation, plans, and schedules produced by less experienced personnel 

• Train less experienced personnel in the development of requirements, specifications, technical products and existing business processes • Lead moderate sized initiatives and projects by establishing tasks, priorities, milestones, cost estimates, and schedules • Conduct feasibility studies of automation opportunities and establish cost benefit parameters 

• Develop test plans and execute these plans to ensure that the software is correct 

• Participate in validation and efficiency reviews of completed program code 

• Review policies and procedures for technical accuracy

• Participate in cross-functional IT teams 

• Evaluate new requests, offer suggestions to improve, provide comments and estimates level of effort for moderately complex IT solutions

• Provide support for the software infrastructure associated with the system environments • Maintain cyber posture and compliance required to maintain federal authority to operate 

• Perform installations and upgrades to software and databases for maintaining vendor support and strategic agility 

• Plan for future requirements of database systems, to include disaster recovery needs and storage requirements 

• Protect operations by keeping information confidential.

Work Hours: A 40-hour work week is scheduled. The client utilizes various work schedules, including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager. The anticipated work schedule is 4/10s, Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After the award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.

NOTE: The position is primarily remote, and will require travel onsite 4x/year

Qualifications:    

Required

• Knowledge of the academic as well as the practical aspects of Software Engineering is required. Ongoing technical development in Software Engineering 
• Demonstrates an applied understanding of computer languages, software development fundamentals/methodology and database infrastructure.
• Demonstrates programming skills that include analyzing information, software design, requirements, testing, documentation, problem solving, debugging and software development fundamentals/methodology.
• Demonstrate proficiency and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, change management, scanning, and debuggers in the software development process.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision to complete projects in a timely manner, make time for unplanned assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must be able to provide Professional References
• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOE “Q” security clearance

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT related discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Technology. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 5 years proven performance in related assignments; OR
• Non-related Bachelor degree with 7 years proven performance in related assignment(s); OR
• Associate Degree in IT related discipline (e.g. Information Technology, Computer Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 7 years proven performance in related assignment(s); OR
• Non-related Associate Degree with 9 years proven performance in related assignment(s).
• In lieu of degree, a high school diploma with typically at least 11 years of equivalent knowledge and experience is acceptable.

Preferred

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years preferred.

• 5 years experience (7 years, if non related or associates degree) in developing web based
  applications using: 

   

  • Eclipse, or SpringTools
  • Core Java
  • Java and Spring Boot
  • React, JS Frameworks
  • HTML and CSS

• 3 years experience with and working knowledge of: 

   

  • SQL Server or Oracle
  • Service Oriented Architecture
  • REST APIs
  • Relational Database Tools (TOAD, SSMS)

• Working knowledge of:

   

  • SQL, Stored Procedures, etc.
  • ORM Frameworks (Entity Framework, Spring Boot)
  • Bootstrap, CSS Libraries
  • Responsive UI
  • Agile Methodology

NOTE: US Citizenship is required to perform this government contract.  

Additional Information: 

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. OCSI.co participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors: Holidays, PTO, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, and Direct Deposit.

To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at  www.ocsi.co. Thank you for your interest in our jobs. We look forward to seeing your resume!        

Note:   We are unable to sponsor H1B Visa’s and/or subcontract to Third Party Vendors.    

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