Eikon - Software Application Developer (Contingent)

Eikon Research Inc • Huntsville, AL

1d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Eikon Research is seeking a Full-Stack Software Developer for the design and development of web-based applications in various domains including government line-of-business, command and control, and unmanned aerial systems. The role involves designing, developing, and testing both client-side user interface components and server-side services and database functionality. Frontend technologies include JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS, with a heavy reliance on Sencha ExtJS. Backend technologies include PHP, Yii 3 Framework, and Microsoft SQL Server.

Requirements

• Candidate must be US Citizen
• Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain/maintain US Secret Security Clearance
• 3+ years experience with 2 or more of the following: JavaScript (developing classes, applications, and libraries using modern techniques), ExtJS (creating and evolving enterprise-level ExtJS applications), PHP (developing RESTful backend services to support client-side functionality)
• Version Control Experience (Git/GitKraken)
• Ability to work in both a group and individual capacity

Nice To Haves

• Java
• Python
• C
• C++
• Rust
• MATLAB

Responsibilities

• Develop lightweight client- and server-side prototypes as proof-of-concept or foundation for new capabilities.
• Create, test, debug, and improve ExtJS-based JavaScript enterprise-level applications in collaboration with other Eikon engineers, customers, and end-users.
• Participate in Scrum-influenced development practices including weekly standups, sprint-based task management, and sprint planning.
• Utilize tools such as Git, GitKraken, Jira, and Confluence for code management, issue tracking, task planning, and documentation.
• Flexibility to assist on other projects at Eikon as needed, which may include development in other languages (C++/C, Java, Rust, Python, MATLAB), participation in software architecture design discussions, documentation, code testing, code reviews, etc.

What This Job Offers

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