Software Developer I

Requisition #: 1684

Job Title: Software Developer I

Location: Hybrid, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Clearance Level: Interim Secret / Top Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): Must Obtain Security Plus (+) or higher within 90 days of Hire

Job Description

• Codes software components, units, and modules according to detailed specifications for client/customers.
• Participates in analysis and development of test plans.
• Tests assigned components and units. Provides test results and recommends corrections to senior developers.
• Applies practical knowledge of one or more platforms and operating systems, and of programming languages such as C and C++.
• Typically requires knowledge of one or more systems architectures such as client/server and distributed processing.

Education and Background

Typically has a Bachelor's degree, and 0 - 2 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required

Years of Experience

0 - 2 years

Required Skills

• Must possess at minimum an Interim Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain an IAT-II (Security +) certification within the first 90 days of hire; 1+ years of experience developing in Java. Core Java (1.7+); multi-threading, concurrency, etc.
• Experience with the following software and technologies: relational database with JDBC, preferably MySQL, JMS, preferably Artemis/Apache ActiveMQ.
• Enterprise Service Bus, preferably XML, XSD, XSLT, XPATH, and Object XML mapping.
• Continuous integration software, preferably GitLab.
• Version control systems, preferably GitLab.
• Automated software builds, preferably Apache Ant.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure and to deliver on tight timelines with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communications skills.

Preferred Skills

• BS or BA preferred but not required; Bonus Qualifications (not required): web programming languages, preferably PHP or JavaScript, REST and Web Services, SNMP traps, Apache HTTP server or Windows IIS, LDAP, and Active Directory.
• Network Packet sniffing, Wireshark, Java PCAP libraries. Virtual Environments (VMWare ESX, Microsoft HyperV).
• Java application software installation, preferably IZPack.
• Experience with API integrations and development.

Working Conditions

• General Office Environment.
• Ability to operate effectively with a high level of independence.
• Strong willingness to quickly explore and learn new skills.