Software Engineer

Position Description

Serco is seeking a motivated professional to join our team as a Software Engineer with the Innovations Section of the Data Visualization Team (DVT), U.S. Army Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Technical Support Group (TSG). The location of this position is Fort Leavenworth, KS.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer an active DoD Secret security clearance.

A Software Engineer will implement, test, document, support, and maintain software and solutions for the ARCHER system in accordance with MCTP and Government policies. Engineers also support fielded solutions for the ARCHER Admin Team who help test, install, configure, and operate the software.

In this role, you will:

• Implement solutions from design through deployment and configuration for native Microsoft Windows apps that involve Microsoft Office Integration, Relational Database, and Winforms
• Implement SharePoint and Teams solutions that utilize SQL server and MS Access together with output in Excel and PowerPoint, etc.
• Familiar with Microsoft Development Environment (Visual Studio IDE) and use of Office Interop for automation
• Familiar with creating and utilizing virtual machines using VMWare/Proxmox/Hyper-V/VirtualBox
• Basic system admin and operations skills for interfacing with servers/services
• Project management and status reporting
• Creation of design documents, development timelines, data and logical diagrams, release notes, test plans, user’s guides, training material, and other software documentation
• Creation of development and test environments
• Assist with creation and maintenance of Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux baseline system images

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Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have: 

• A U.S. citizenship
• This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer an active DoD Secret security clearance
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or information technology, or closely related fields
• The ability to complete and obtain the following MCTP/US Army/DoD training requirements:
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification (within 6 months)
  • Annual training certifications as directed by the organization
  • Annual Serco training requirements
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to program/understand/build applications using the following programming languages:
  • C#
  • SQL
  • Java, JavaScript
  • VBA (Visual Basic for Applications, MS Office)
  • PowerShell scripts, BASH scripts
  • XML, JSON
  • MSI, Microsoft Installer packaging, RPM, Redhat packaging
• The ability to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)
• The ability to work during weekends and/or night-shift assignment during MCTP WFX execution (infrequent)
• The ability to provide support via on-call 24/7 during MCTP WFX execution (up to 16 weeks per year)

Additional desired experience and skills:

• An active DoD Secret security clearance
• Experience developing applications for Cloud deployment (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Experience with AI-integrated development tools or development of AI-integrated applications
• Familiar with RMF security requirements as they apply to software and computer systems
• Relevant certifications
• Experience with Microsoft Windows 11 and Redhat Enterprise Linux operating systems
• Experience with Git and bug/feature tracking/project management tools
• Ability to program/understand/build applications usingone or more of the following technologies:
• Pearl, Python, PHP, HTML, CSS, or other web-oriented languages
• Relational database management systems such as PostGreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle
• C++, C, VisualBASIC.NET

If you are interested in supporting and working with our dedicated Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration.  It only takes a few minutes!

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected].