Java Engineer

Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry.

Seeking a knowledgeable Java Engineer or equivalent Software Developer to build, enhance, and maintain complex software systems in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) domain. Candidate will perform a variety of complex Engineering tasks of analysis, design, development, and test for company's product areas requiring strong Software Engineering Technical skills. Will work both individually and as part of a team in our Austin location. For those outside of the Austin area, relocation assistance may be considered on a case by case basis.

* Analyze requirements to derive software design and performance requirements * Design and code new software as well as modify existing code to add features * Debug existing software * Develop code necessary to complete tasks in the specified time according to standards and guidelines * Employ best practices for design, development, and unit testing * Profile, analyze, and optimize implemented software * Prepare complex Engineering analysis of projects and support proposal and planning efforts * Collaborate with Hardware or Software Designers/Engineers and analysts to develop, analyze, and evaluate hardware, software, and systems

**Requirements:** * Typically requires a Bachelors or equivalent in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and 2-4 years of experience * Willingness to learn and apply the best technology for a given application * Solid understanding of software design concepts, patterns, tools and best practices * Experience with distributed/asynchronous programming models * Ability to make architectural decisions in a highly collaborative environment on issues such as client- and server-side state management, bandwidth usage, and performance * Proven delivery of production-grade applications including security, diagnostics, maintainability, scalability, auditing, and complex multi-layer troubleshooting * Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship * Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information **Desired Qualifications:** * Background in web technologies highly desirable * Experience with databases programming and cloud technologies desirable * Working knowledge of signal processing fundamentals desirable * Working knowledge of Matlab helpful * Candidates who meet previous requirements with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent and 5-7 years of experience will also be considered