Principal Software Developer (Java, JavaScript, Docker)

Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem - not just the symptoms - using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case.

We are hiring a Principal Software Developer (Java, JavaScript, Docker) to work in the Ft. Meade, MD vicinity. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

Description:

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and analyzes routine, complicated and difficult software programs for computer-based systems. Advises hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed and input/output requirements. As required, provides inputs for documentation of new or existing programs.

The Level 3 Software Developer shall possess the following capabilities:

• Use object oriented techniques, programming languages, and standard methodologies, including classic development, waterfall, and agile methods (Extreme programming).
• Perform deployment, installation, maintenance, quality control monitoring, and implementation of software at Government specified locations.
• Maintain processes to log and track customer service requests.
• Maintain/develop software products to be used on a variety of platforms.
• Uses Configuration Management (CM) tools, such as Subversion/Trac or Git
• Codes in eXtensible Mark-up Language (XML)/W3C XML Schema to C++ Compiler (XSD)
• Applies middleware technologies, such as enterprise service bus (ESB), CORBA, or Internet Communications Engine (ICE)
• Uses Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), such as JBuilder and/or Eclipse
• Design, develop, and document system and subsystem-level code. This includes support for system requirements, preliminary design, detailed design and specifications, data dictionaries, interface control/design documents, user help information/manuals, maintenance information/manuals, operations information/manuals, program code, quality assurance activities, and test.
• Develop customer requirements and information needs into software specifications that can be implemented
• Maintain/modify software code to add new features, correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or to improve system performance.
• Integrate with other signal repositories when prioritized by the Government.
• Perform system and unit level testing. This includes test plans and procedures, documentation of test results and development of special test code. Plan/conduct regression tests after each code modification, upgrade enhancement.
• Use object oriented techniques, programming languages, and standard methodologies, including classic development, waterfall, and agile methods (Extreme programming).
• Proficient with Linux/UNIX is required.
• Development experience (C++, JAVA, XML/XSD), scripting language experience, (Python or Perl), JAVA GUI development experience and Web framework experience (i.e. Ruby on Rails, Django, SpringFramework, or Zope) is required
• Performs system and unit level testing. This includes test plans and procedures, documentation of test results and development of special test code. Plans/conducts regression tests after each code modification, upgrade enhancement.
• Develops and applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced software applications and problems. Conducts, technically directs and evaluates projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects. Conducts investigations and test of considerable complexity. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects. Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services. Provides technical consultation to other organizations.
• Interacts with project customers and stakeholders to report project status, and manage subsystems requirements.
• Researches, evaluates, and assesses software tools and technologies such as Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), Government-off-the-shelf (GOTS), Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), and incorporates those findings into the overall software system design.
• Implements Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)/middleware technologies, such as ESB, CORBA, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), and ICE

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university is required. A bachelor's degree and two (2) additional years of software related experience OR six (6) additional years of software related experience may be substituted for a master’s degree.
• Fifteen (15) years experience in software application design and development performing coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process.
• Twelve (12) years experience leading teams of software design and development for collection systems and components is required.
• Java, Angular, JavaScript, SQL Docker

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• PostgreSQL, JHipster, Git

Themis Insight has all the PERKS!

You are our most valuable resource - your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. Themis Insight has you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
• 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
• Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
• Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

Themis Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Themis Insight 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.