• Software Developer I

    SOLUTE Careers (College Park, MD)


    Sigma Defense is seeking a Software Developer I to provide the government with support for a Navy software factory. The FORGE is a modernization effort to deliver cutting-edge software development practices and technologies to the Fleet. There is a heavy emphasis on modern practices such as leveraging containerization in both production and development environments for full-stack application and services. This role will work with the Government and contractor teams to develop software products that will directly support Navy and FORGE professionals.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    Requirements

    + 0-3 years as a software developer or programmer.

    + Experience with any standard programming language, e.g., Java, GoLang, Rust, etc.

    + Ability to quickly learn new languages and design paradigms.

    + Strong communication and organizational skills.

    + Comfortable working as part of an Agile development team.

    + Basic technical diagram comprehension skills, e.g., UML, sequence diagrams.

    + Basic knowledge of Linux and containerization technologies.

    + Scrum Master certification is preferred, but training is available.

    Candidate Differentiators:

    + Thorough knowledge of how to apply containerization technologies for both development and production use cases.

    + Quick and proactive learner with a positive attitude.

    + Good technical communication skills are a plus as teams are distributed and meetings are primarily digital.

    Personnel Clearance Level:

    + Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.

    + Clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.

    Education Requirements:

    + Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or related field of study.

    Computer Programs/Software:

    + Containerization or any modern programming language.

    Essential Job Duties:

    + Follow the Agile software development life-cycle.

    + Assist with the design and implementation of full-stack software services and UI Applications.

    + Analyze, debug, and optimize code.

    + Create unit tests.

     

    Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000 annually.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Dental and Vision Insurance

    + Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans

    + Life and AD&D coverage

    + Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    + 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions

    + 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

    + 12 (Floating) Holidays

    + Educational Assistance

    + Highly Competitive Salary

    + Flexibility