Full Stack Developer

VT Group (VTG); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applications with a focus on big data analytics. The role requires hands-on work across Java, JavaScript, and Python, and experience with AWS and microservices built on Spring Boot.

You will collaborate with data scientists and engineers in an agile environment and contribute to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and a Bachelor’s degree in a

Qualifications

• Hands-on programming in Java, JavaScript, and Python.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS).
• Microservices architecture using Spring Boot.
• Proficiency with Linux.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing software applications and tools, and recommend new technologies to improve performance.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy software tools for extending capabilities.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to deliver robust solutions.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and enhancements to existing systems.
• Document user manuals and technical procedures.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

AWS

Spring Boot

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

The Software Engineer will design, develop, code, test, and debug complex software products, or make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on platform builder with significant experience in developing scalable software applications, with experience in analytics using large data sets. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of configuration management and big data technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust solutions that can manage large data sets. They must be at ease working in an agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

What will you do?

• Work with a team to analyze existing software applications and tools, and recommend new technologies and methodologies to improve system performance and usability.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new software tools that extend or replace existing capabilities.
• Advise hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements and works with them to resolve incompatibilities.
• Write and update technical documentation such as user manuals, system documentation, training materials, processes and procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, analysts, project managers and other engineers and analysts.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with modern programming languages including Java, JavaScript, and Python.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience developing with cloud-based services such as AWS.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with developing and implementing microservices architecture using Spring Boot.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Linux.