Software Developer I

Agile Defense; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 85,500 - 104,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability Benefits

Retirement Plans

Learning and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking a Software Developer I located in the United States, Maryland, at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to develop software while participating in client analysis and contributing to test plans.

The ideal candidate will possess an Interim Secret clearance, have foundational Java experience, and be willing to obtain Security Plus certification within 90 days of hire. Compensation is $95,000 annually and includes various health benefits.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years related experience or equivalent work experience.
• Must obtain IAT-II (Security +) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with Java (Core, multi-threading, concurrency).

Responsibilities

• Codes software components, units, and modules according to specifications.
• Participates in analysis and development of test plans.
• Tests assigned components and provides test results.

Skills

Interim Secret clearance

Java development

Relational databases with JDBC

Continuous integration with GitLab

Automated software builds with Apache Ant

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitLab

Apache Ant

MySQL

Job description

Requisition #

1684

Job Title

Software Developer I

Location

Hybrid, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Clearance Level

Interim Secret / Top Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s)

Must Obtain Security Plus (+) or higher within 90 days of Hire

Job Description

• Codes software components, units, and modules according to detailed specifications for client/customers.
• Participates in analysis and development of test plans.
• Tests assigned components and units. Provides test results and recommends corrections to senior developers.
• Applies practical knowledge of one or more platforms and operating systems, and of programming languages such as C and C++.
• Typically requires knowledge of one or more systems architectures such as client/server and distributed processing.

Education and Background

Typically has a Bachelor's degree, and 0 - 2 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.

Years of Experience

0 - 2 years

Required Skills

• Must possess at minimum an Interim Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain an IAT-II (Security +) certification within the first 90 days of hire; 1+ years of experience developing in Java. Core Java (1.7+); multi-threading, concurrency, etc.
• Experience with relational database with JDBC, preferably MySQL, JMS, preferably Artemis/Apache ActiveMQ.
• Enterprise Service Bus, preferably XML, XSD, XSLT, XPATH, and Object XML mapping.
• Continuous integration software, preferably GitLab.
• Version control systems, preferably GitLab.
• Automated software builds, preferably Apache Ant.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure and to deliver on tight timelines with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communications skills.

Preferred Skills

• BS or BA preferred but not required; Bonus Qualifications (not required): web programming languages, preferably PHP or JavaScript, REST and Web Services, SNMP traps, Apache HTTP server or Windows IIS, LDAP, and Active Directory.
• Network Packet sniffing, Wireshark, Java PCAP libraries. Virtual Environments (VMWare ESX, Microsoft HyperV).
• Java application software installation, preferably IZPack.
• Experience with API integrations and development.

Working Conditions

• General Office Environment.
• Ability to operate effectively with a high level of independence.
• Strong willingness to quickly explore and learn new skills.

Compensation

$95,000 - $95,000 a year

Benefits

Agile Defense offers Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement, and Learning and Development opportunities, along with other optional benefit elections.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Agile Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.