Junior Software Engineer

Job Description

Junior Software Engineer

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a relevant technical discipline and 1+ year of related experience obtained through any combination of coursework and internships.

Software development experience with Python, Java and SQL. Working knowledge of HTML and JavaScript.

Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket.

Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of Software Engineering.

Experience developing software on a UNIX command line platform.

Strong communication skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a virtual team.

Ability to obtain interim Secret DoD Security clearance prior to start date.

Ability to obtain Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, document, test and deploy software written in Python, JavaScript, Java and SQL.

Create Kibana visualizations and dashboards using React to provide information to users and support staff.

Develop Kafka system integrations between Elasticsearch/Logstash and other systems.

Develop robotic process automation (RPA) bots.

Assist with the deployment, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, updates/upgrades of Kafka and Elastic clusters and environments.

Develop automated tests using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, Junit and/or other applicable tools.

Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Artifactory, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible and Bitbucket.

Work with an Agile team, attend daily scrums and demonstrate working software while collaborating with a geographically distributed (remote) team.

Troubleshoot and resolve installation, infrastructure and system issues.

Proactively and independently identify, report, monitor, and mitigate technical risks.

Frequently communicate and collaborate with other team members to ensure successful completion of project objectives.

Clearance/Citizenship:

Secret

Must be US Citizen

Travel Requirements: This position will involve less than 10% travel

Location: While this role is primarily remote one must live within commuting distance to Scott AFB, IL or Ft. Meade, MD for on-site support