Computer Scientist II

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Work Location

• Nevada- Las Vegas
• JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
• Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties
• The Computer Scientist II provides mid‑level software engineering support for the development, enhancement, and sustainment of systems that enable mission‑critical operations. This role requires strong foundational programming skills, the ability to work within established development workflows, and a commitment to producing reliable, maintainable, and secure software.
• Furthermore, the Computer Scientist II participates in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting. The position collaborates closely with senior engineers, cross‑functional teams, and technical leads to deliver high‑quality solutions that meet program objectives and comply with applicable cybersecurity and configuration‑management standards.
• Primary Responsibilities
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components in support of program and customer requirements
• Implement features using approved programming languages, frameworks, and development standards
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects across the stack
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design notes, API references, and workflow diagrams
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate new capabilities and modernize existing systems
• Follow secure coding practices and comply with federal cybersecurity requirements
• Support configuration management, version control, and release processes