Software Developer II

Zekiah; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework: 1 day every two weeks

Bonuses based on performance

Job summary

Zekiah Technologies, Inc. is seeking a capable Software Developer to join a skilled team on leading-edge DoD programs.

The role involves working within a scrum team, participating in Agile ceremonies, and delivering high-quality software across Windows, Unix, and Linux environments, including SCIF settings. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of technical experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to collaborate with coders, testers, CM specialists, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional technical experience.
• Experience working in Agile environments is beneficial.
• Experience with DoD or defense programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as part of a scrum team and participate in Agile ceremonies.
• Develop high-quality software design and architecture.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle.
• Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products.
• Document development phases and monitor systems.

Education

BSc/BA in Computer Science

High School Diploma or Associate's Degree

Tools

C/C++

C#

.NET

Java

Python

AWS

PHP

Data Science

WPF

MVC

Job description

Description

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Software Developer with a desire to grow while working with a skilled and highly motivated team on leading-edge work. Our team provides IT services for systems engineering and information management systems to multiple major DoD programs. Each team member has opportunities to take on responsibilities according to their experience level and professional growth goals. Our staff mentors one another in their areas of expertise, continuously enhancing the synergistic capabilities of the team.

This position supports an established contract developing mission-critical operations. Our customer’s framework continues to evolve. Evaluating, learning, and integrating new technologies will be a constant factor in this position. The responsibilities of this role include:

• Serve as part of a scrum team,
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies
• Develop high-quality software design and architecture
• Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
• Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code
• Peer test application updates
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
• Review and debug codePerform validation and verification testing
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
• Document development phases and monitor systems
• Ensure software is up-to-date with the latest technologies
• Work in Windows, Unix, and Linux environments
• Work in a SCIF environment

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have all of the following:

• Five (5) years of professional technical experience in the form of employment history
• Experience and strong desire to invent new ways of approaching problems and developing innovative applications
• Ability to communicate ideas to coders, teammates, and management
• Experience working as part of a team of developers, coders, testers, and CM specialists
• Experience with the military/DoD is a bonus, but not required
• Experience using an Agile development approach is beneficial
• Familiarity with geospatial web-based map development is a bonus, but not required
• CompTIA Security+, equivalent or higher (such as CISSP), or willingness to obtain, highly desired
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred, (High School Diploma or Associates Degree acceptable for well-experienced candidates)
• CompTIA Security+, equivalent or higher (such as CISSP), or willingness to obtain within 90 days of the start date

The successful candidate will have (at least) 2 years of experience in ONE of the following:

• C/C++
• C#
• .NET
• Java
• Python
• Amazon Web Services
• PHP
• Data Science (with coding experience)
• Experience with WPF libraries, data access libraries (such as MVC)

Contingent Work Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain a secret security clearance

Clearance Level - Final Position Requirement

• Active Secret

Travel Required: No

Potential for Telework: Yes - One day every two weeks

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About Us

Here at Zekiah, our journey is about enhancing our warfighters’ superiority by developing and integrating forward-thinking communication and technology systems. Each team member plays an important role in making this possible by bringing their skills and knowledge to help our customers tackle their challenges, devise innovative solutions, and support their critical missions. We take care of our employees through a balanced work life, fair salaries, great benefits, and giving them a voice.

Benefits

We offer health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance for full-time employees and their families. We also offer holiday and vacation pay, sick leave, performance-based bonuses, a retirement plan with company match, and an education reimbursement program. Explore our benefits and work culture at https://www.zekiah.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Zekiah Technologies, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), ethnicity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.