ECS is seeking a Software Developer to work in our Fairfax, VA office. Job Description: We are a rapidly growing company that considers our employees to be our most important asset. People truly are number one at ECS. We are situated in Fairfax, VA -- well positioned for most commutes in the Northern Virginia area. Our newly renovated office spaces are first class and provide an inspirational environment. We offer opportunities for telework and have some of the most interesting advanced IT business in the DC area. ECS has extraordinary customers who are thought and action leaders in the AI/ML field. We offer highly competitive compensation and benefits to the right person for this key position. ECS seeks a Software Engineer to support the development and integration of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data/Cloud Solutions. The position requires skills in software development and enterprise application integration. The candidate will develop software systems on cutting edge Artificial Intelligence applications that meet customer use cases for critical DoD missions. The candidate will have extensive experience in system design, computer applications, technologies, troubleshooting, and application security. The work is performed in a multidisciplinary team environment in an agile project framework. The candidate is highly motivated and enthusiastic about implementing new technologies in a small team environment where deadlines are important to national security. Required Skills: Must be a US Citizen Must be Secret Clearance eligible Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering is preferred) 5-10+ years of proven experience in designing and writing C++ (using C11, boost) on Linux Proven proficiency in multi-threaded programming, multi-process, inter-process communication, and data ingestion: design, development, debugging and deployment Proficiency with Docker. Proficiency in networking and HTTP protocols. Proven capability designing, developing modular, maintainable, and extensible software frameworks Design, develop, analysis and test software applications from requirements to prototype to operational using modern software development languages and practices Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, bash, or Perl Proficiency in using more than one of: git, rcs, sccs, or ClearCase, and IDEs such as Clion, Vim, or Emacs Proven capability to independently develop creative solutions to complex technical problems Desired Skills: Experience in any of the following areas: sensor applications including EO/IR and radar data, data analysis, embedded computing, machine learning, image processing Experience in developing and processing in the cloud (EMR, Kinesis), distributed computing Experience using more than one of: Bazel, or cmake Experience using gRPC and protobuf Experience setting up and using continuous build software such as bamboo Experience working on intelligence or defense programs Strong verbal and written communication skills authoring, for instance, requirements, or salient design descriptions ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3000+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.