Software Engineer I - Configuration Specialist (Tallahassee, FL)

Diverse Computing•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

A little about us... At Diverse Computing, we are passionate about our mission for delivering innovative IT solutions that improve the effectiveness and security of the public safety community. In other words, we create software that has a higher purpose than simply making a profit. Our suite of criminal justice software solutions represent the industry's leading innovations, and we care deeply about maintaining our reputation for excellent customer service and unmatched integrity when serving nationwide organizations. We do this by uplifting and supporting all facets of our tight-knit team, allowing members to take ownership of their projects, be an integral part of team-oriented innovation, and playing a pivotal role with software that is designed to improve public safety. Our hiring objective is to continue building our team in a way that reflects our mission and vision, while living our core values of integrity, engagement, innovation, passion, and, above all, the customer service that we are so proud of. About the role Diverse Computing, Inc. is actively seeking a qualified Full-Stack Software Engineer to engage in impactful product development and maintenance projects. As an integral part of our team, you will contribute to the innovative solutions we implement for public safety organizations across the nation. The ideal candidate would be adept at using Python, Java, and XSLT. This role requires excellent problem solving skills and a strong eye for coding detail, while also providing outstanding customer service. This is an immediate opening, and it will be available to candidates seeking remote or hybrid (office/remote) working opportunities. As a DCI Software Engineer, you will:

Requirements

Have 0 - 2 years of professional software development experience
Have experience using an object-oriented language (Python preferred)
Have experience using an LLM model as part of productivity workflow
Are comfortable and/or proficient with (preferred): Python XSLT XML
Have a bachelor's degree in a technology field such as Computer Science or Information Technology
Have experience or interest in learning an object-oriented language like Python or Java
Are a highly organized individual who gains a strong sense of accomplishment from completing tasks off their list
Have a fundamental understanding of IT, database, and software development concepts
Are able to occasionally contribute after-hours when major technical issues arise
Currently reside in one of these states: FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MO, NC, NJ, NY, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA
Are able to confidently pass rigorous fingerprint-based state and federal background screenings, as required by the nationwide agencies we work with (mandatory)
Do not require sponsorship to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this position
High degree of pride in accuracy, attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and humble confidence
Analytical mindset driven by a desire for constant learning that doesn't shy away from solving challenging coding problems
Responsible mastery of time and schedule management, combined with a proactive approach to projects
Optimistic attitude paired with a sense of team dedication by being readily available and supportive
High regard for taking responsibility and ownership of one's own work/actions
Knack for thriving and demonstrating responsible decisiveness in a fast-paced, and at times high-pressure, environment
Natural affinity for listening-focused communication, mentoring, coaching, and helpfulness
Preference for a stable long-term career vs. short-term contracting gigs
Desire to lead by example through living the DCI core values of integrity, passion, customer service, innovation, and engagement
Personal passion for, or interest in, supporting public safety and law enforcement agencies
Comfort with communicating technical ideas to other developers and business associates, at times in a non-technical manner
Desire to work in a team environment that values giving and receiving mentorship

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain software applications and products
Write well-designed, testable, efficient code based on specifications; create comprehensive--not necessarily complex--solutions to technical problems
Write maintainable, easily understandable code and configuration for use by developers of varying skill levels and support maintenance projects for the different systems we implement
Create technical documentation for reference and reporting; summarizing complex technical issues in a way that non-subject matter experts can understand
Troubleshoot, debug, enhance, and maintain existing code and configuration in various languages
Utilize tools such as Oxygen, IntelliJ, ChatGPT, and Gemini
Utilize popular frameworks such as Django and Spring
Perform business requirements analysis along with application design
Interact with internal staff and our customers to provide excellent training and technical support

Benefits

Competitive salary (dependent on level of experience)
Generous coverage options for Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance for you and your family; begins 1st of month after date of hire
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health-related expenses
Company sponsored Group Life / AD&D Insurance
Supplemental insurance options: life, AD&D, short and long term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
Up to 3% matching retirement contributions; no vesting schedule
15 days (3 workweeks) of annually earned PTO, front-loaded for immediate availability; additional days awarded at service milestones starting at 3+ years
12 paid holidays annually
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Generous paid sick leave
Work / Life balance-centered Flex Scheduling policy
Fully remote & hybrid (office/remote) work opportunities
Reimbursement of approved business-related travel and professional development expenses
Last, but not least, loving your job!
An award-winning company culture that’s welcoming, fun, collaborative, and supportive.