Application Developer

The Application Developer will manage the transition from Jira workflow implementation to a proper workflow engine. Working with the team, the application developer will create a modern interface and database structure to manage and communicate the finance and procurement process for an office. This will require experience developing database functionality delivered as a web UI.

In delivering this new application, the role will assist in documenting requirements and resolving issues with product. After delivery this role is planned to acquire skills to join one of the High Performance Computing (HPC) teams for career advancement in the program’s delivery of infrastructure and support for AI, ML and HPC capabilities.

What you will be doing

The Application Developer will develop a replacement procurement workflow system solution to be used by an office that is budgeting and procuring infrastructure support AI, ML and HPC activities. The position will manage the current Jira implementation while developing requirement for the new system to be built on standard database and with modern web based user interfaces. The new system will need to replicate functionality and create new features that generate reports to be used for decision making. This capability is a key capability for the office.

As that project moves to maintenance, the role will have the opportunity to take on responsibilities working with and delivering the AI, ML and Scientific Computing fabric as part of the program’s larger mission. 

What you need

• Experience developing and delivering web user interfaces
• Experience developing and delivering database functionality (Oracle, Postgres, MariaDB, etc.)
• An understanding of Jira
• Agile development exposure
• Troubleshooting and implementing solutions related to technical network issue.
• Familiarity with industry standard tools
• An eagerness to learn and collaborate
• Is comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Linux experience is required
• A degree in a related field and/or commensurate experience in developing and delivering software. Experience of 3-5 years experience with a relevant degree.

ClearanceActive TS/SCI with an appropriate polygraph is required to be considered for this role

Who are we?Praxis Engineering* was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Annapolis Junction MD - with growing offices in Chantilly VA and Aberdeen MD.

Praxis Engineering is a consulting, product, and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to solve complex problems.With over 300 employees supporting more than 50 contracts, Praxis brings together world class engineers with proven engineering best practices, domain expertise, commercial technologies and proven agile management approachesto create high value solutions aimed at helping our customers meet their most critical business and mission objectives.

*Praxis Engineering is a wholly owned subsidiary ofGeneral Dynamics IT.Why Praxis?We are focused on continual learning and evolution. We don’t do things because “that’s the way we’ve always done things”; we listen to our employees and adapt to the changing marketplace. We look at the big picture and encourage our engineers to get training and certifications in emerging technologies that will help shape our customer’s mission. We've been profitable year after year. We're always on the lookout for great engineers to join the team and we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of what we do.We focus on recruiting talented people, treating them right, and then allowing them to do what they do best. No red tape. No micromanagement. Smart people want to work with smart people, and we love people who are passionate about what they do, and finding ways to do it better.

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Benefits

• Attractive total compensation package to include competitive salary and medical benefits with an option for FREE employee HSA medical plan!
• Office perks such as free soft drinks and snacks (both healthy and not-so-healthy)
• Praxis swag (annual gift certificate to purchase top brand Praxis apparel)
• 401k contribution/match: combination of profit share/contribution (3.5%) and employer match (up to 4.5%) for a total of 8%.
• Annual bonus plan
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off 10 holidays comp time eligibility. (30 days of leave to start!)

• We reward longevity! On your 5th work anniversary – you will receive an additionalweek of PTO to 5 weeks of PTO. Making it 35 days of leave altogether!
• On your 10th work anniversary – you will receive an additional week of PTO to 6 weeks of PTO. Making it 40 days of leave altogether!
• At any time, your unused PTO can be traded in for $$$!

• Carryover a max of 380hours of leave from year to year. You can choose to have a sabbatical one year or trade in your unused PTO for something nice!
• Student loan repayment Assistance – COMINGSOON!
• Training is a priority! Take advantage of our endless in-house training opportunities - or seek out vendor offered (paid) training opportunities like conferences, certification courses and seminars.

• Conferences (recently attended by Praxis employees): AWS Summit, IoT World, Black Hat and DefCon.
• Training & Certifications: Splunk, AWS, Big Data/Cloudera, VMWare, Scrum Master...the list of certifications goes on and on!
• Praxis University: Cyber Research, Data Analytics, IoT, AWS and RedHat course offerings and hands-on training.

• We truly believe the right work-life balance can exist, and it's here at Praxis. Our work is extremely important, but your job is just a part of who you are. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors. We do all we can to assure that happens every day.

Praxis Engineering provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.