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