Software Developer (Systems Software)

Acuity • Chantilly, VA

13h

About The Position

Acuity, Inc. is seeking dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Software Developer (Systems Software). This role involves performing activities related to Full Stack Development in a cloud environment. The developer will complete all steps in the product-design process, from conceptualization and detailed user interface design to implementation and usability review. They will develop innovative user-interface designs based on marketing requirements, user analyses, product innovation, technology, and business needs. The position requires developing conceptual models, workflows, design prototypes, and user-interface specifications, while ensuring user-interface guidelines and standards are followed. The developer will also conduct or participate in product usability tests and communicate effectively with cross-functional team members.

Requirements

• Demonstrated professional experience in the development, customization, and use of developing applications for intelligence analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with backend technology stacks based on Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS services like SQS.
• Demonstrated experience in front-end web development, particularly with CSS, HTML, and vanilla javascript.
• Demonstrated experience with user-centered design principles and practices, web standards, typography and color, and web usability standards.
• Demonstrated experience using Git for version control and issue tracking.
• TS/SCI w/Poly clearance

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with Full Stack Development in Client's cloud environment.
• Demonstrated professional experience using containerization such as Docker and Kubernetes for developing and deploying containerized applications and microservices.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Client's data environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in a Client analytic mission area, specifically involving research on analyst user needs.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and structuring solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrated strong coordination and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities related to Full Stack Development in Client's cloud environment.
• Complete all steps in the product-design process from conceptualization, detailed user interface, functional design, through implementation and usability review.
• Develop innovative user-interface designs in response to marketing requirements, user analyses, product innovation, technology, and business needs.
• Develop conceptual models, workflows, design prototypes, and user-interface specifications.
• Ensure user-interface guidelines and standards are followed during the development and maintenance of the product.
• Conduct or participate in product usability tests.
• Communicate and work effectively with cross-functional team members.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Up to $6,000/year combined for training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed