Junior Cloud Software Engineer

Visionist, Inc. • Columbia, MD

7d • $126,500 - $170,500

About The Position

Visionist is hiring a Junior Cloud Software Engineer for a fully funded opportunity supporting customer big-data processing platforms. The role supports analytics environments that help agency analysts use data for mission-critical reporting and decision-making. The engineer will use modern technologies and methodologies to process large amounts of data and produce actionable results. The position offers telework for up to 8 hours per week.

The engineer will develop and support a full-stack web application using Kotlin and React, serving a critical mission system with hundreds of active users. The work includes rapidly developing and deploying patches and updates to an existing system in a dynamic environment, and collaborating with analysts on an agile team.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; an additional two years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• Three years of software development experience, or one year with a master's degree.
• Experience with Kotlin, Java, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases, including MongoDB and SQL.
• Experience with React and Redux.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
• Willingness to obtain one of the listed AWS or Kubernetes certifications; Visionist will pay for the exam and study time if selected.
• U.S. citizenship; green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible.
• Applicants selected must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Use Kotlin and React to develop a robust web application.
• Support a critical mission system with hundreds of active users.
• Work in a full-stack environment.
• Rapidly develop and deploy patches and updates to an existing system.
• Participate in an agile team that communicates regularly with analysts and take on tasks from requirements gathering and design through deployment.

Benefits

• Annual merit increases and performance-based bonuses.
• Four weeks of paid time off that does not expire at year-end, 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, and flexible work hours.
• 80 hours of paid parental leave, plus an $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for individuals and families; employees who waive medical benefits receive an additional $4,160 per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Annual $600 lifestyle bonus for expenses such as gyms or fitness, new technology, or an HSA.
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level