[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Clarksburg", "description": "Req ID 18340BR\nJob Title Software Engineer (Developer)\nLocation WV: Clarksburg\nProfession Information Technology\nDepartment Code G123\nPurpose Do you believe in the missions of the Federal Law Enforcement and Intelligence agencies? Are you ready to protect our nation against cyber-attacks and terrorist threats? Then look no further!\n\nIf biometrics, computer programming, systems engineering, and leadership are a part of who you are, then we are interested in talking with you about MITRE\u2019s work program and career opportunities.\n\nOur not-for-profit, public interest charter gives us the freedom to pursue ideas that others might see as too risky. MITRE is built on the principles of objectivity and independence which enable our employees to push the technical and programmatic limits of the state of the practice.\n\nWorking side by side with MITRE\u2019s Department of Justice mission partners, the successful candidate will assist in solving their most difficult technical challenges. The candidate will provide technical expertise and project management in support of biometric technologies. Support areas include research initiatives, various biometric modalities, system pilots and prototypes, software tool development, data analysis, and systems engineering.\n\nThis position can be in Clarksburg, WV or McLean, VA.\nSecurity Clearance Level Top Secret\nKey Functions Work in a dynamic team environment to assist in biometric system prototyping and image quality processing. The candidate will engage in prototype development and installation, software tool development, standards conformance, and system integration. Additionally, the candidate will collaborate and participate in activities to ensure knowledge sharing and integration across the team and provide support to the government by applying strong systems engineering and technology area knowledge to identify, prioritize, and solve difficult problems.\nRequired Education/Experience: BS and 1 year experience or MS\nDesired Education/Experience BS in Computer Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related biometric, IT or Computer Science degree.\nRequired Skills: The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with excellent organization skills who works well in a team environment with multiple priorities.\n\nThe candidate will demonstrate the following talents:\n\u2022 Development experience in Java/J2EE\n\u2022 Strong knowledge of Object oriented design concepts and data structures\n\u2022 Familiarity developing:\n-Transactional business logic\n-SQL/Relational database interaction including Object-relational Mapping\n-Java application frameworks\n\u2022 Proficiency in test driven development and utilizing testing frameworks\n\u2022 Proficiency with build tools (Maven/Ant) & version control software (Subversion)\n\u2022 Comfort working in Linux (Red Hat, CentOS)\n\u2022 Scripting knowledge (bash, perl, python)\n\u2022 Familiarity and interest in prototyping, testing and reporting\n\u2022 Familiarity with networked and database applications\nDesired Skills Expertise in algorithm development/optimization, efficient data structures, time/space complexity\n\u2022 Experience with biometric systems, application interfaces and middleware\n\u2022 Image quality and research and performance/conformance testing\n\u2022 Ability to support and interpret standards/conformance, error analysis, and applied research\n\u2022 Persistent storage and distributed systems\n\u2022 Image handling/processing metrics and functions\nTravel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 10 % of the time.\nClearance Statement *Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, MITRE will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.", "date_new": "2012-04-27 19:17:23", "url": "http://mitre.jobs/xml/28238855/job", "country": "United States", "company": "The MITRE Corporation", "title": "Software Engineer (Developer)", "reqid": "18340BR", "state": "West Virginia", "state_short": "WV", "location": "Clarksburg, WV", "uid": 28238855}]