Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

NHRC's mission is to optimize the operational health and readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces by conducting research and development to affect Department of Defense policy and practice. OASYS provides software engineering, modeling and simulation development, analysis, technical support, and training in support of NHRC to the military medical community at the Service, Combatant Command, Joint Staff, and DoD Headquarters Levels.

OASYS is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer with the right composition of knowledge, experience, and drive to develop software from front-end to back-end as well as serving as a technical lead for one of several projects (3-5 software engineers). Our team creates modeling and simulation (M&S) applications to equip military medical planners, providers, trainers, and logisticians with the capability to examine various courses of action before, during, and after deployment. The desktop versions of these applications are now entering a maintenance-only phase, and the team is beginning an exciting transition to modernize the software into web-based applications deployed in a cloud environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in C# and C++ within the Microsoft .NET ecosystem, with a strong foundation in desktop application development and current proficiency in modern web technologies. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to both legacy systems and forward-looking cloud-native architectures.

This position is located in Huntsville, AL. Position may require minimal travel in support of customer requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Desktop Application Development

o Maintain user interfaces using Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and WinForms.

o Maintain relational database integrations with SQL Server.

o Support debugging and troubleshooting of issues from user community.

• Web Application Development

o Develop browser-based user interfaces primarily using Microsoft Blazor web framework.

o Develop back-end business logic and APIs to integrate with cloud services.

o Collaborate with User Interface (UI) / User Experience (UX) designers to ensure seamless user experiences across platforms.

o Support debugging and troubleshooting of test and production issues.

• Team Collaboration

o Participate in full software development life cycle (requirements, design, implementation, test, deployment) in a Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Maturity Level 3 environment.

o Work in a software development team (15-20 developers) with support from teams of system engineers, testers, technical writers, and trainers.

• Technical Leadership

o Lead sprint planning for a small team of cross-functional software developers.

o Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.

o Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

o Contribute to architecture decisions and technology evaluations.

o Assist in defining and maintaining coding standards and development workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Requires Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in web and desktop development with a focus on the Microsoft .NET ecosystem.

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong grasp of the C# programming language.
• Experience developing web applications using:

o Blazor web framework (Server and WebAssembly)

o ASP.NET

• Experience developing desktop applications using:

o WPF

o WinForms

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Experience developing Modeling and Simulation (M&S) applications
• Beginner to mid-level experience with:

o Docker containers

o Cloud services (AWS and/or Azure)

o Highly regulated cloud enclaves (AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government)

o Relational databases and Structured Query Language (SQL)

o Third-party UI and mapping components such as Infragistics, DevExpress, and ThinkGeo.

• Familiarity with these concepts or tools:

o Microsoft Visual Studio Professional

o Microsoft Azure DevOps

o CMMI-based processes

Preferred Soft Skills:

• Clear Communication: Able to explain technical concepts in written and verbal form to diverse audiences and contribute meaningfully to team discussions.
• Collaborative Mindset: Works well in cross-functional teams and values shared success.
• Problem-Solving Orientation: Proactively identifies and resolves challenges and performance issues.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with changing requirements and learning new technologies.
• Time Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines.
• User Empathy: Designs with the end-user in mind, advocating for usability and accessibility.

Citizenship Requirements:

Due to classified work at the facility and related access restrictions, successful applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be able to gain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance.