Application Developer

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Application Developer who will focus on the development and enhancement support for existing applications as well as new development.

Responsibilities

Designing, programming/developing, and modifying software systems, applications, and tools, both existing and potentially new in the future

Analyzing user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints

Collaborating with teammates, other service providers, vendors, and users to develop new program features

Developing unit and integration tests, in addition to participating in functional and regression tests to ensure programs will produce the desired results and that instructions are correct

Correcting errors by making the appropriate changes and then re-checking the program to ensure the desired result was produced

Participating in code reviews by reviewing and incorporating feedback from teammates as well as providing feedback to others based on existing standards and recommended programming practices

Deploying code to development, test, and production environments using existing DevOps infrastructure/tools

Reviewing help desk messages periodically and working with other teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues

Organizing and maintaining documentation of application development and subsequent revisions, so others are able to understand the program

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required #qinetiqclearedjob

Strong Java programming/development skills, with hands-on experience

Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least one modern front-end framework, preferably Angular

Experience with, or knowledge of, the Spring Framework and RESTful services

Experience with, or knowledge of, SQL and ORM libraries such as Hibernate/JPA

Experience with Git branching and merging within a team to manage source code

Strong ability to manage competing priorities and communication to multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with, or knowledge of, Elasticsearch

Experience with, or knowledge of, best practices for developing secure web applications

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or call Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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