RedBeard Solutions is hiring: Software Engineer (Newport News) in Newport News

Job Description:

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.

Critical Skills

This position is intended to support the database development team in the Coatings Technology and Materials Engineering Department E33. Candidate must be able to work well with all types of different people in various positions both within the coatings commodity and various other commodities like welding and NDT to develop software that provides integrated solutions and streamlines disconnected processes and tools. Additionally the candidate must be able to perform the following:

Regular communication with direct management on progress

Utilize customer input to improve deliverables

Instruction and requirements development

Agile project management

Background using Azure DevOps and Git

Preferred Qualifications

Skilled in the following:

C#, SQL, VB, Java, JSON, Python,

Working knowledge of LINQ and Entity Framework

Visual Studio for software development,

Practical understanding of Microsoft Visual Basic

Ability to work with variety of different people in the Trades, and Engineering Management,

Capable of leading multiple projects from a software development standpoint. The ability to communicate well with highly technical and non-technical people, and act as an intermediary between customers and software team.

Ability to refactor code solutions to make it cleaner and more efficient. The ability to coach junior members in problem solving and convey good coding practices. Working knowledge of clean code methodology. Working knowledge of Model-View-Presenter (MVP) architecture.

Basic Qualifications:

9 Years with Bachelor of Science degree in related field; 7 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree; 4 years of relevant professional experience with a PhD.

Travel: No, position does not require travel

PPE Required: Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Boots

Elevator Access: No

Parking: Non NNS Employee parking

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No

Experience configuring, securing, troubleshooting, and maintaining network infrastructure equipment in either Layer 2 or Layer 3 configurations.

Installation & Configuration:

Installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems, server hardware, and related software and applications.

System Maintenance:

Monitoring system performance, applying software updates and security patches, and managing user accounts, permissions, and access rights.

Troubleshooting & Support:

Diagnosing and resolving technical issues to ensure the continuous operation of systems, often requiring on-call availability for emergencies.

Security Management:

Implementing and enforcing security best practices, managing firewalls, and developing safeguards to protect systems and data from breaches.

Data Management:

Designing and implementing backup solutions, managing data storage, and developing and executing disaster recovery plans.