Software Developer

Position : Software Developer

Location : Vienna, VA

Overview : A software developer at Group W routinely applies programming and software engineering expertise to architect, develop, and enhance defense analytic and workflow tools.

Knowledge of a range of languages and web-based technologies is critical. Developers will work on a hybrid team with other software developers and modelers to innovative wargaming applications for multiple defense organizations.

While this position will be based in Vienna, VA, occasional work in Dumfries and / or Alexandria may be required.

Requirements :

• 3+ years of software development experience in a civilian environment OR technical / IT experience in a military environment
• Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
• Experience using at least two of the following : C++, Java, JavaScript and / or Python
• US citizenship

Preferred :

• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Department of Defense Secret clearance
• Experience with GraphQL
• Graduate-level coursework in computer programming

Responsibilities :

• Instantiate wargame mechanics to enrich the player experience and facilitate wargame adjudication processes.
• Design and develop a user experience to execute required player functions for the computer-assisted wargame.
• Integrate data mappings and exchanges between different DoD tools.

About Group W : Group W is a 100% employee-owned company that hires great people to provide analysis, modeling, simulation, wargaming, and research, for visionary clients in government, commercial, and non-governmental entities.

Founded in 2004, Group W is comprised of the brightest critical thinkers that balance an unconventional culture in support of one of the most conservative, conventional client groups, to bring forward the best ideas and get to "the right answer" through creativity, truth, passion, intellect, and skill.

Group W Benefits :

• A 100% employer-paid, 99th percentile-quality medical, dental, and vision plans
• Immediate vesting in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Safe Harbor 401(k) contributions with no waiting period
• 33 days of PTO

Group W is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other similarly protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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