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Job ID# 1704
StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking Full-Time, Software Developer, Journeyman with to join our Naval Enterprise Research Data Science (NERDS) team at NAWCTSD in Orlando, FL. NAWCTSD is the Navy’s principal center for modeling, simulation and training systems technologies. The Software Developer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Essential Job Duties:
StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by “Enhancing their Operational Capability”. With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to “Make It Happen”. Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical services for the Department of Defense.
StraCon offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs.
StraCon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Employer
StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking Full-Time, Software Developer, Journeyman with to join our Naval Enterprise Research Data Science (NERDS) team at NAWCTSD in Orlando, FL. NAWCTSD is the Navy’s principal center for modeling, simulation and training systems technologies. The Software Developer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Essential Job Duties:
- The computer programmer will work with a team in a lab environment to develop state of the art, software driven training systems.
- We're seeking candidates who demonstrate Full-Stack development competency spanning both frontend and backend technologies, along with fundamental DevOps capabilities including Docker, Linux, Bash scripting, and cloud platforms.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong Python programming skills with hands-on experience leveraging key libraries and frameworks. This includes using pandas for data manipulation, NumPy for numerical computing, and Plotly for creating interactive data visualizations.
- Work with web frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI for building robust server applications.
- Work with database ORMs like SQLalchemy for efficient data persistence.
- Frontend, working with React, including the ability to build modern, responsive web applications while effectively managing state and implementing sound component architecture patterns.
- Version control expertise is essential, particularly robust working knowledge of Git (including branching strategies, merging, and conflict resolution) and experience with GitLab, including exposure to GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
- Candidates should demonstrate basic competency in Bash scripting and Linux environments, including comfort with command-line operations and file system navigation. Familiarity with web application deployment is required, specifically using Docker and Docker Compose or equivalent containerization technologies.
- Basic familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly AWS services such as EC2 and S3, or their equivalents on other platforms. Understanding efficient design principles for web applications is important, including techniques like lazy loading, optimized rendering, and effective asset management strategies.
- A solid grasp of computational complexity and efficiency is necessary, especially regarding time complexity considerations when handling large datasets or designing data pipelines.
- Candidates should have experience working within an Agile development environment, including active participation in ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, backlog grooming, and estimation activities using tools like Jira story points.
- Code, test and debug application enhancements and revisions, along with integrating graphics and user interfaces.
- Create, modify and test the code, forms, and script.
- Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals.
- Analyzing user needs and designing software solutions.
- Develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
- Comply with Naval Cyber Security Rules and Regulations.
- Comply with Naval software development and maintenance Rules and Regulations.
- Comply with BOL server policies and procedures and configuration control requirements related to software development and maintenance.
- Comply with Naval Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements and regulations.
- Work with high level programming languages such as: C , C#, JAVA: Scripting languages such as: REACT, Python, JavaScript, VB Script, LUA, XML, ASP, ASP.Net and HTML.
- Networking: (TCP, UDP), SQL.
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- 3 or more years of experience performing the essential job duties listed above.
- B.S. in computer engineering, computer science or related technical field with strong emphasis on software programming.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by “Enhancing their Operational Capability”. With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to “Make It Happen”. Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical services for the Department of Defense.
StraCon offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs.
StraCon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Employer