Entry Level No Experience Software Developer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Software Developer

The GBS Group has an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. As a Software Developer with GBS, you will work both independently and with a team of programmers and engineers on complex projects related to Naval ship platforms. The position will develop coded models of electrical, electronic, and mechanical control systems using agile techniques while developing professional leadership skills and assisting in the creation of Cyber-based solutions. The position will also contribute real value by developing, troubleshooting and testing of solutions providing software/hardware security of Naval platforms.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Development and/or modification of control system cybersecurity software including but not limited to: modeling and simulations tools, vulnerability assessment tools, threat analysis tools, risk assessment tools, situational awareness tools, and forensics tools
• Develop and/or modify computer code in the following languages: C/C++, C#, Java, Visual Basic, MATLAB, and Labview as well as other related high-level programming languages
• Support a range of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) including but not limited to Visual Studio and Eclipse
• Develop databases utilizing products such as but not limited to; Microsoft Access, Structured Query Language (SQL), Comma Separated Values (CSV), Resource Description Framework (RDF), Web Ontology Language (OWL), and Franz, Inc. AllegroGraph
• Development and review of detailed requirements, creation and modification of computer programs, Graphical User Interfaces and databases, attendance of peer reviews and performance of unit testing; development and maintenance of software for embedded systems and machinery plant simulators
• Design software, including standalone applications, webpages, and databases, to meet cybersecurity and information assurance requirements, and improve the security features of existing applications to be in compliance with the latest (NIST) standards
• Configuration management of control system software and documentation
• Report status, impact assessments and metrics; and track to closure issues, faults, and deficiencies
• Development of technical documentation for control systems
• Design, implement, debug and test technical solutions in software
• Project planning and consultation with NSWCPD
• Develop and review technical documentation, test plans, reports

Qualifications

Candidates for this positionmustpossess the following professional experience and qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's level degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Mathematics with field of concentration in computer science.
• Target Experience:
• Three (3) years of professional experience developing software using one or more high-level languages such as C/C++ or Java.
• One (1) year of professional experience designing and/or analyzing software architectures
• One (1) year experience with Cameo System Modeler
• One (1) year experience with Linux Operating Systems
• Two (2) years of professional experience developing software for web or distributed architecture applications
• One (1) or more years of professional experience developing and/or using Semantic Graph Database technologies such as Franz, Inc. AllegroGraph, Neo4j, Stardog, or similar, or developing and/or using Relational Database technologies such as SQL, or flexible-schema Database technologies such as NoSQL
• One (1) or more years of professional experience developingNatural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms and/or using NLP software tools such as the GATE Framework or Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Pay & Benefits:

• Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 based on experience
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 holidays
• Benefits include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary Life insurance
  • Voluntary Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance
  • Company Paid:
    
    • Basic life Insurance
    • Short Term Disability
    • Long Term Disability

EEO Statement

The GBS Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reasons, including merit, qualification, experience, and abilities. Our employment policies will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employee who feels that he or she is or has been the victim of illegal discrimination or violation of this policy should immediately notify the Chief Administrative Officer or Human Resources. Employees may file a legitimate or good faith discrimination complaint without being subject to reprisal.