Software Engineer
Company Overview:
KODA is a people-first company recognized as a six-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work® Award, certified as a Great Place to Work®, and a Best Place for Working Parents®. KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space, and civil space.
Our expertise spans Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering and Integration, Model and Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering.
The name KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', embodies our dedication to our customers and each other. Trust and integrity guide us in all we do. We prioritize our people, support national-priority missions, and give back to our community through the KODA Cares program. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a commitment to professional growth. Join us and learn more at www.kodatech.com.
Position Overview:
KODA Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer to support our DoD customer. The position will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based on documented requirements. The selected candidate will review and test software components for adherence to design requirements, and document test results. The position will also resolve software problem reports, utilize appropriate software development and design methodologies, and provide input to system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and requirements analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
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Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
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Debug existing software and correct defects.
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Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
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Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
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Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
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Develop simple queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
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Assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, test, and deployment.
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Develop web applications and REST APIs using Flask.
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Write or review software and system documentation.
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Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.
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Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
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Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or system engineers, analyzing systems flow, data usage, and resolve problem areas.
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Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
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Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes.
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Design, implement and maintain REST APIs to support scalable modern applications.
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Leverage Atlassian tools (e.g., Confluence, Bitbucket) for agile project management.
Qualifications and Skills:
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Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer programming, engineering, or a relevant technical/analytics discipline.
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7-14+ years of relevant work experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Strong customer service skills and ability to work across multiple disciplines.
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Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
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Ability to work well independently or as a team member.
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Experience with CI/CD pipeline.
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Experience using Flask for web application and REST API development.
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Proficiency in Git.
Preferred Technical Skills:
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Experience using tools like Python and SQL.
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Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or AWS GovCloud.
Clearance/Certification Requirements:
Required: TS/SCI
Desired: Active Full Scope Polygraph and any Data Engineer certification
Preferred: AWS certifications
KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact info@kodatech.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
