Entry Level Scientific Software Developer Jobs in Washington

Software Developer
Gromelski and Associates, Inc. (GAI) partners with prime contractors to provide professional services. Key service areas include Engineering Design and Documentation; Software Development and Testing; System Integration, Testing and Evaluation; Lab Management and Field Installation; Integrated Logistics Support, Training Development and Delivery, Multimedia Support, and Technical System Support.
Software Developer Job Description:
We are looking for an energetic, forwarding thinking computer program engineer to support the architecture, development and testing of a next generation system. This system includes concepts such as secure High Availability (HA) cloud-based storage and orchestration solutions, advanced networking solutions, edge devices, and system management. Develops, implements, and test custom software program applications. The candidate will be an experienced and energetic problem solver with attention to detail, interest in process improvement, and great communication skills. You should be a self-starter, quick-learner, and motivated SW engineer who can work in a fast-paced environment.
Software Developer Duties May Include:
Technical engagements and presentations with technical leads.
Working with a small to medium-sized agile team.
Prototyping a web-based Linux system that supports a variety of application footprints.
Rapid evaluation of technology viability to technical leads.
Some integration of software.
Software Developer Required Tasks:
Front End Experience.
React Experience.
Experience in software development, integration, troubleshooting using C or C++ or Java or Python.
Experience developing scripts using Bash or Python.
Experience with software configuration technologies, such as YAML, XML, JSON.
Experience in Linux, React, Java, & Web Services.
Proficient in functional or object-oriented programming.
Fast learner who can quickly pickup new technologies.
Experience with Containerization/Virtualization.
Software Developer Desirable Skills:
Basic understanding of Agile Full software life-cycle development.
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts and technologies.
Desire to integrate, test and troubleshoot and refactor software systems.
Hands-on experience in two or more of the following areas.
o Architecting in web based systems.
o Containerizing/Virtualizing applications
o Software defined networking (SDN).
o Distributed Storage (e.g. HDFS, Ceph, Gluster).
o Messaging Middleware.
o RESTful service development.
o Experience with micro-service or lambda-based architectures.
o Familiar with model-based systems engineering, SysML and related tools (MagicDraw, Rhapsody or other).
Software Developer Additional Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or and at least 3 years of related experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to work overtime and off shift when dictated to support business needs.
Task driven with ability to work independently.
Experience working in an agile environment.
Team player that takes ownership and develops relationships with the team members which fosters team success.
Job Location: Manassas, VA. (Relocation Assistance Available)
Benefits: We offer a competitive benefit package.
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Job Type: Full-Time Employee, 40 hours/week
Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000
Start Date: Negotiable
Gromelski and Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
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