Your Impact:

Jacobs is currently seeking a Software Developer in Hanover, MD. The applicant will be part of a Development Team utilizing software frameworks to build innovative applications. The software engineer will be involved in all parts of the software process; from configuring and managing the production environment to writing, testing, and deploying the code. If you are a software engineer, self-starter and enterprising person looking to expand your knowledge in all parts of application development, then this is the position for you.

The position is fully remote. 

Responsibilities: 
Duties will include capturing user requirements and designing user interfaces/experiences (UI/UX) that are elegant and forward-thinking, selecting and implementing technologies that are the best fit for the application, managing and configuring the application code, and documenting and testing the application during its lifespan. This will include the following actions and more as requirements demand:

• Designing, developing, troubleshooting, and analyzing software programs for computer-based systems. 
• Performing system modeling, simulation, and analysis. 
• Providing input for documentation of new or existing programs, associated documentation, block diagrams and logic flow charts applied to engineering problems. 
• Conducting detailed analysis of defined systems specification. 
• Verifying accuracy and completeness of programs by preparing sample data, conducting program tests, analyzing test results, and debugging programs errors. 
• Advancing the maturity of and troubleshooting issues with existing class management tools to support and ensure delivery and grading of student activities. 

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Here’s what you’ll need:

Clearance Required: 

• Clearable (TS/SCI Poly preferred)

Minimum Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field and five (5) years of applicable software development experience is required. 
  OR Three (3) years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree is acceptable, for a total of eight (8) years of applicable software development experience. 

Relevant Work Experience:

• Developing using one or more of the following languages:
  • Ruby
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Python
  • C . 
• Requires demonstrated proficiency in web UI interface design using a variety of languages such as:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • AJAX
  • JSON/XML
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • JQuery or similar. 
• Experience using SQL/NoSQL and relational databases (MySQL/MongoDB preferred) required. 
• A working knowledge of both Windows and Linux platforms is required. 
• Demonstrated experience with agile methodologies.
• Ability to maintain course functionality by promptly addressing technical issues arising during delivery 
• Software Engineers must be able to successfully demonstrate the following capabilities: 
• Demonstrate the ability to parse and understand existing code bases, contributing to the continued development of class management tools.
• Develop scrapers and parsers in support of automated grading and course delivery. 
• Develop software solutions utilizing various languages such as Python, Node, or Rails
• Ability to create and manage applications using industry standard package managers
• Proficiency in utilizing source code management systems, with a focus on Git or Bitbucket
• Self-motivated individual that can think outside the box, showcasing the ability to guide and manage software engineering projects. 

Preferred: 

• Every development team is different but there are always specific experiences, exposures, and skills that can make the transition a success.
• These beneficial, but not required, items include experience in or familiarity with:
• Developing applications for Computer Network Operations. 
• Developing applications using the MERN stack, showcasing proficiency in MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js.
• Designing and developing APIs and dataflow solutions. 
• Designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines to enhance the software development lifecycle.
• Developing and implementing test beds, utilizing test suites such as jUnit or PyTest for robust testing practices.
• Developing and deploying applications, services, and systems within virtualized environments, preferably vSphere, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Developing aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly front ends. 

Pay Transparency Verbiage
Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $150k to $180k. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.