Computer Scientist II

JT4•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Computer Scientist II provides mid‑level software engineering support for the development, enhancement, and sustainment of systems that enable mission‑critical operations. This role requires strong foundational programming skills, the ability to work within established development workflows, and a commitment to producing reliable, maintainable, and secure software. Furthermore, the Computer Scientist II participates in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting. The position collaborates closely with senior engineers, cross‑functional teams, and technical leads to deliver high‑quality solutions that meet program objectives and comply with applicable cybersecurity and configuration‑management standards.

Requirements

Solid understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
Experience with at least one major programming language (Java, C#, Python, or similar)
Basic familiarity with Git (cloning, branching, committing, pull requests)
Understanding of standard software development workflows, including IDE usage, debugging, and build processes
A bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and either two years of related experience or a master's degree in an associated discipline are required for this position.
Experience with computer-based systems and applications
Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
Familiarity with the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

Hands‑on Java development experience
Exposure to Angular, TypeScript, Node.js, or other modern frontend frameworks
Basic Docker knowledge or willingness to learn containerization
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and service‑oriented architectures
Understanding of SQL and foundational database concepts
Experience working in Agile or hybrid development environments
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Experience developing software for government or defense programs
Knowledge of secure coding standards and cybersecurity compliance requirements
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain software components in support of program and customer requirements
Implement features using approved programming languages, frameworks, and development standards
Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects across the stack
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design notes, API references, and workflow diagrams
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate new capabilities and modernize existing systems
Follow secure coding practices and comply with federal cybersecurity requirements
Support configuration management, version control, and release processes
Contribute to continuous improvement of development workflows and engineering best practices