Systems Software Developer, SME

Provide DevSecOps and Agile IT support services for operational mission support for the systems under the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Information Systems Division (ISD) portfolio.

• Develop, create, modify, test, troubleshoot, and document general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.
• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions.
• Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
• Analyze functional business applications and design specifications for functional areas such as finance, accounting, personnel, manpower, logistics, contracts, and etc.
• Participates in all phases of software application programs engineering, including design, analysis, and modeling at a highly technical level.
• Performs software operating systems and application engineering, including full life cycle application systems design and development. Assesses system architecture and hardware limitations.
• Defines and selects new concepts and approaches for the design, development, and implementation of software engineering applications; defines complex design specifications and parameters; resolves complex hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerations.
• Performs requirements acquisition/definition and data analysis. Directs research on emerging technologies to determine impacts on application execution.
• Develop block diagrams and logic flow charts. Translate detailed design into computer software. Test, debug, and refine the computer software to produce the required product.
• Prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation.
• Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency.
• Provide technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met.
• Performs systems modeling, database analysis, design, implementation, and testing. Writes, modifies, and maintains technical documentation and specifications such as user manuals, system documentation, and training materials, and SOPs. May customize purchased applications.
• Performs technical and subject matter research on emerging technologies to determine impacts on application execution; integration testing and support of various computer operating and/or network systems.