Full Stack Software Engineer, Strategic Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you motivated by directly contributing to our nation’s strategic deterrence capabilities by solving complex technical challenges at scale? Do you enjoy building software and designing streamlined workflows that enable small teams to have an outsized mission impact? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a dynamic, technically curious, and results-oriented software engineer to develop and deploy high-quality, resilient, and scalable software solutions that meet and exceed end user needs. The Software Engineering and Data Transformation Group (KBE), within the Strategic Deterrence Mission Area of the Force Projection Sector, supports the data architecture, collection, processing, and distribution required to evaluate Strategic Weapon Systems. Our team works across the full software engineering lifecycle in complex security and operational environments, partnering with a variety of sponsors. We value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement as we solve challenging, mission-driven problems.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or another relevant degree.
Have 5+ years of relevant experience developing in programming languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, and/or Java.
Have front-end and back-end web development experience.
Have experience designing and integrating with web APIs that support secure, scalable communication between front-end applications and backend services.
Possess a solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals (computer science principles, algorithms, data structures, etc.).
Are interested in leading software development efforts and providing technical mentorship.
Have experience with design and integration of software with relational databases and/or NoSQL databases.
Have experience in using modern software development and project management tools (e.g. GitLab, Jira, VS Code).
Are able and willing to work as part of a team, coupled with a drive to demonstrate your own strengths and capabilities.
Use software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
See the value in testing and validation, and willing to learn different testing methodologies and procedures.
Possess strong debugging, investigative, and written and verbal communication skills.
Have a desire to learn and explore new technologies with an eye toward applying the same to innovative solutions.
Are willing and able to travel within the US (not likely to exceed a few trips per year with no more than five days in duration for each).
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Have a Master's or higher degree in Computer Science, or other field with relevant professional experience.
Have experience developing software using Microsoft technologies (e.g., ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server).
Have developed multi-tier software architectures capable of operating at different scales and security classification levels.
Have led software development teams and provided mentorship to technical staff.
Hold an active Secret security clearance, or higher.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing new software, while building and maintaining existing software.
Participating in multiple aspects of the software development life cycle, from working with users to gather and refine requirements and feedback, to deploying software at customer sites.
Participating in reviews of software design, implementation, documentation, and testing to ensure high-quality products.
Preparing and executing software deployments, both at APL and with customers at installation sites, ensuring successful and high-quality results.
Working closely with other developers, system engineers, technical leads, end users (data processors and analysts), and sponsors to understand the system needs and develop solutions to meet them.