Junior Software Developer - Active Secret Clearance

Riptide Technology is hiring a surge Junior Software Developer which will require occasional onsite visits to Washington DC or O'Fallon, Illinois. Candidates must be able to drive onsite as needed for meetings. The Junior Software Developer supports Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) capabilities of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Nimitz Operational Intelligence Command (OIC). The developer will participate in the development of web applications used by intelligence analysts to access and and manage maritime intelligence information. This role provides IT support services to ONI OIC to include software design and development, system/software testing and direct on-call support to analysts. The Junior Software Developer must have web frontend development and experience with JavaScript and Python. The ability to read and understand legacy Java backend software and database interfaces is very desirable. Further support includes the migration of MDA capabilities to the cloud, and the application of artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) tools to existing MDA data sets. Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain software applications
• Software applications include government off-the-shelf (GOTS), modified off-the-shelf (MOTS), and commercial off- the-shelf (COTS) that are used on both unclassified as well as classified ONI systems
• Development may include research, new development, modification, reuse, reengineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products to meet the needs of specific client/business requirements of ONI
• Utilize Java coding skills to maintain and sustain current capabilities
• Develop and maintain source code in compliance with secure coding standards, application STIGS, and all applicable government regulations, guidance, and directions
• Troubleshoot application deployment
• Collaborate and work within an Agile team development process
• Gathering information from consumers about program functionality
• Conducting development tests
  
  
  

Required Education and Certifications:

• BS in a Computer Science discipline with 2+ years of recent related IT experience.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Active DoD - Secret.
• An Active Secret Security Clearance (or higher) is Required. Candidates who do not have a clearance and/or only have a Public Trust clearance can not be considered
• Experience:
• 2+ years of experience web frontend development
• Must have experience with JavaScript and Python
• Experience with Docker containers and REST APIs required
• Experience with Scrum project management methodology
• Experience with Angular 2 and PrimeNG is very desirable
• Background in Java REST Services and database interfaces is desirable
• The Junior Software Developer must have web frontend development and experience with JavaScript and Python. The ability to read and understand legacy Java backend software and database interfaces is very desirable
• Core Business hours 9:00 - 3:00 with flexibility
• Daily Remote Working Conditions.
• Travel Required: 1-2 times a quarter onsite visits to Washington DC or O'Fallon, Illinois. Must be able to drive to location under 8 hours away
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Working Conditions
• Remote
• Travel
• 1-2 times a quarter onsite visits to Washington DC or O'Fallon, Illinois
• Strength Demands
• Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
• Physical Requirements
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Riptide Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer ensuring no employee or prospective employee will be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or marital status with regards to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion or rehiring. 6 weeks PTO; Immediately fully vested 401k, Company contribution equal to 10% of salary; Paid training; 100% Company paid Dental and Vision, Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance