Job Description

Software Developer 

Clearance Requirements: Active SECRET/TOP SECRET - Authorized to Work in the US - Must be able to obtain a Active Clearance

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking a Software Developer  to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The Software Developer will implement large, distributed/cloud- based data processing and exploitation systems which may include front and back end development. The candidate must be experienced in software requirements, design, development, integration, testing, documentation, and maintenance. Work will be executed primarily in Java/Python in a mixed Windows/Linux environment using open source and custom software stacks utilizing Agile development methodologies.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Authorized to Work in the US - Must have a Active Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles of worksite

Required Skills (Must Have):

• Experience developing distributed and cloud based systems and services
• Experience developing RESTful and/or SOAP based web services
• Strong object-oriented development skills
• XML technologies
• Experience with modern development tools such as Maven, git, github, JIRA, Con?uence, Jenkins, NiFi, etc...
• Work well with in a fast moving, small team environment
• Familiarity with standard SQL databases and database connectors
• Experience developing scalable architectures in a cloud environment
• Knowledge of full software lifecycle automation and testing tools in a DevOps environment
• Expertise in high performance multi-threaded applications
• Experience with at least one nosql database technology
• Front end development with modern UI development libraries
• Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems
• Familiarity with BigData technologies
• Expertise in modern software design patterns and frameworks
• Unix shell or perl scripting capability

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Securing distributed services using PKI methodologies
• Experience with commercial cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
• Existing DoD security clearance and domain speci?c knowledge in GMTI, image processing and NATO STANAG standards a plus

Must Have

Clearance Level: Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)

Degree Level - Bachelor's Degree

Data/Reporting Experience:

• 5 years - Big Data Processing
• 5 years - Databasing (SQL or NoSQL)

Engineering Experience:

• 5 years - Software/Algorithm Development
• 5 years - Linux Development
• 5 years - Program/Project Management OR Analysis
• 5 years - Software Documentation

Programming Experience:

• 5 years - GIT/GITHUB
• 5 years - GUI Development
• 5 years - Java Development
• 5 years - JavaScript Development
• 5 years - Multithreaded programming
• 5 years - MVC frameworks (Struts, Spring MVC, Play)
• 5 years - Object Oriented Software Design and Development
• 5 years- Scripting Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell.
• 5 years - Software Architecture
• 5 years - Software Design/Development
• 5 years - XML and SQL
• 5 years - Software
• 5 years - Maven or Gradle, Git / Gitlab, Make / Autotools
• 5 years - Systems
• 5 years - Hardware and Software Integration

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team
You’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Travel: is estimated to be 1-2 trips per year, for approx 15 days, to sponsor sites (domestic). Candidates can be expected to be onsite for a minimum of 3 days/wk. During test exercises, the candidate will be expected to be onsite 5 days/wk.

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance is required to perform the work required for this role.  Authorized to Work in the US

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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