Copper River Technologies is seeking a highly skilled
Senior Software Engineer with a focus on data migration and application configuration. This role is vital for supporting the implementation and configuration of secure web applications at the National Geospatial Agency (NGA) in St. Louis, MO, through remote partnership with the OPEXUS project team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical expertise in software deployment, configuration management, and business analysis with strong customer engagement and communication skills.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):- Technical Management:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of NGA-OIG's management system, ensuring it meets evolving expectations, policies, and legal requirements.
- Deploy, administer, and support secure web applications on both Windows and Linux environments.
- Manage virtualized server environments within private cloud infrastructures.
- Utilize DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD scenarios, and manage source code using Git/GitHub or similar tools.
- Maintain containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, and perform backend data and statistical analysis for instant requests.
- Data Migration:
- Manage on-prem data migration of classified data in coordination with off-site OPEXUS staff.
- Facilitate the data mapping between NGA source systems and the OPEXUS applications to prepare for migration.
- Review and provide feedback on data migration scripts prepared by OPEXUS.
- Run data migration scripts on classified data in lower test environments and review output for consistency and accuracy.
- Coordinate and lead data migration for the Production environment.
- Business Analysis:
- Capture and document "as-is" and "to-be" business processes, preparing functional requirements, use cases, and instructional documentation.
- Configure, test, and implement business processes to meet defined requirements.
- Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and collaborate with IT and business personnel to achieve project milestones.
- Provide top-tier customer service, application training, and product demonstrations both onsite and online.
- Manage project tasks, coordinate with NGA resources, and ensure timely completion of milestones.
- Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for NGA-OIG personnel, offering immediate assistance and best practices on system usage.
- Maintain strong relationships with NGA government and contractor IT personnel, delivering monthly presentations to NGA-OIG leadership on system changes and successes.
- Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for all stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:- Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or similar) + 10 years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree in Computer Science (or similar) + 5 years of relevant experience.
- Technical Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 5+ years' experience in ASP.Net development with proficiency in SQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, etc.) and create complex SQL queries.
- Minimum of 5+ years' of demonstrated expertise in enterprise software development and maintenance using Microsoft technologies and Microsoft .NET C#
- Strong knowledge designing and developing reports using SSRS and Crystal Reports
- Ability to create, debug, and analyze code using Microsoft Visual Studio and other development tools.
- Ability to install, configure, and maintain the Microsoft.Net environment and configure production web servers (IIS) and relational database servers.
- Desired Skills:
- Ability to analyze, solve problems and work with teams to identify and fix the root cause of the problems (be it programmatic or performance).
- Ability to maintain a high level of information security and data integrity throughout the software development process; including, all software systems, business processes, and development procedures.
- Ability to multi-task, learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
- Extensive problem solving and debugging skills.
- Experience in project and configuration management, and customer-focused roles with a strong ability to communicate with non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple roles within a project, including training and user support.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, Visio).
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE's ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River's CultureThe Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
