Junior Software Developer

As a Junior Software Developer, you will be an integral part of our elite team, transforming these designs into reality. We are looking for team members who are seeking a non-traditional path, who love diving into unique and complex problems, and who are passionate about making a difference in the world.

Responsibilities:

• Develop full stack web and cloud applications using client-side technologies like UI, HTML5 and various JavaScript APIs/frameworks, including jQuery, D3.js, Node.js, React, and AngularJS and advanced server-side services and technologies like Apache Spark, Postgres, Mongo, Accumulo, and even SQL.
• Deploy standalone applications or integrate into complex customer environments.
• Support existing applications/prototypes in production/staging environments, troubleshooting and extending functionality as required.
• Conduct rapid prototyping of key technology risk areas early in the project lifecycle.
• Perform iterative evaluations of system prototypes and operational evaluations of fielded decision support systems.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of a principal software developer.
• Develop innovative and user-friendly GUI designs for complex domains.
• Assist in system administration duties, such as managing physical and virtual servers, user accounts and inventory.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A few year experience building actual web client applications (more than web pages, more than smart phone apps)
• Experience coding in a general-purpose programming language, such as JavaScript, Python, Java, C, or C++.
• Experience in full stack, full lifecycle development of web applications.
• Knowledge of both Windows and Linux operating systems, including Linux command line skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with tolerance for ambiguity.
• Aptitude for learning new programming languages as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (Key-value, Document, Graph).
• Working experience with software libraries/projects within the Apache Hadoop framework, particularly Zookeeper and HDFS.
• Knowledge and practical experience with various Geospatial APIs (ESRI ArcGIS, Open Layers, Google Maps, etc.).
• Experience building scalable applications using Node.js.
• Familiarity with AWS platform/tools and deploying applications to the cloud.