The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Software Engineer to support an emerging Cyber Training program for the Department of Defense located in Orlando, FL (not a remote position) .

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop modern full stack software applications using React, Angular and equivalent JavaScript libraries.
• Support the development and Integration of Ansible and Python based infrastructure as code and automation software into fully functional production applications.
• Work through an agile based full-cycle development that includes requirements analysis, design, & implementation. 
• Motivated DevOps software development team member.
• Apply software engineering standards and assist the engineering team in software system or subsystem development and documentation efforts.
• Understands and adheres to project schedules and stays within established budgets.
• Efficiently diagnose and debug front-end and back-end software issues.
• Clearly and effectively communicate problems and solutions with the team, both verbally and electronically.
• Proficient in both Front End and Back End development
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university.

 REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years software engineering experience.
• Strong React or equivalent based UX development capabilities
• Expertise with JavaScript, React, Angular and other related libraries desired
• Experience in Linux shell scripting.
• Experience in Java Programming
• Knowledge in any of the following areas:
  • Experience with containerization of applications
  • Experience with back-end development, including node.js, web servers (Nginx, Apache, etc.), database servers, etc.
  • Secure web based development
  • Agile development
  • Jira
  • Git
  • Database design

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

 The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.