Software Developer (Journeyman Software Developer; Systems Software)

Avid Technology Professionals; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT development company in Maryland seeks a qualified individual for a critical role requiring extensive backend development experience, particularly with JavaScript and ServiceNow. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have a strong educational background in IT. The role demands experience in Agile frameworks and effective communication skills. Opportunities to contribute to significant projects within the Intelligence Community are available, ensuring impactful work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret (TS)/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• 6+ years of related experience in IT or equivalent education.
• ServiceNow developer certification, preferably Certified System Administrator (CSA).

Responsibilities

• Develop backend solutions in ServiceNow.
• Estimate work requirements efficiently.
• Communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Backend development with JavaScript

ServiceNow Glide

Scrum and Agile frameworks

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Master’s degree in IT

Associates degree in IT

Tools

ServiceNow

HTML/CSS

Job description

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret (TS)/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in an IT related field and a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or a master’s with 4 years of experience; an Associates with 8 years of experience.
• Extensive backend development experience with JavaScript’s programming language and how it applies to ServiceNow, along with ServiceNow Glide.
• ServiceNow developer certification, preferably Certified System Administrator (CSA).
• Understanding of and support with best practices across both commercial and federal sectors as it relates to workflow and process management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to team with industry partners.
• Ability to estimate work effort requirements efficiently and appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong public speaking skills and professional demeanor required.
• Experience in scrum and agile frameworks for development to include task management, performing stand-ups and sprint reviews, gathering requirements, and creating documentation.
• Must remain on the client site during Program core hours of 0900-1500.

Desired

• Configuration Management experience and certifications.
• Graphics design or UX/UI design experience.
• Experience in HTML/CSS and Jelly scripting.
• Previous work within the Intelligence Community.