TSSCI w/Poly - Full-Stack Software Engineer

Full Stack Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full stack development, experience with 3rd party system integration, expertise in ElasticSearch, and a solid understanding of data modeling concepts. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a challenging project that requires innovative solutions and collaborative problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• 5+ years of related software development experience.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• 3+ years of experience in full stack software development with a focus on MEAN stack technologies
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Angular
• Experience with Node.js, Express and MongoDB
• In-depth knowledge of ElasticSearch, including indexing, querying and aggregation
• Proven experience with 3rd party system integration using APIs, webhooks and other integration methods
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, principles and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in team environment
• Basic understanding of data modeling concepts, including entity-relationship, data normalization, and denormalization
• Experience with Git workflows, including feature branching, pull requests and code reviews
• Ability to work effectively in a Linux-based development environment

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Knowledge of containerization using Docker
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Jenkins or CircleCI
• Hands-on experience working with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or AWS SQS

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and efficient software solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements
• Participate on code reviews and ensure high-quality, modular, and reusable code
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in the application, including performance optimization and error handling
• Stay up to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to improve our application
• Design and implement data models that meet the needs of the application, ensuring data consistency and integrity

• Vacation – 5 weeks of accrued paid vacation per year (i.e., 8.33 hours accrued per pay period worked)
• Holidays - Paid holidays published annually by the Office of Personnel Management, excluding Inauguration Day
• 100% paid for Health Benefits* (United Healthcare, Guardian Dental, VSP Vision, MetLife, Life and Disability Insurance and annual $1500 employer HSA contribution on qualified plans) *health benefits kick in the 1st of the month following your start date
• 6% 401k Contribution (3% paid out during each pay period, the additional 3% will be paid out as a lump sum in Q1 each year)
• Training Reimbursement – Approved training and education expenses will be reimbursed