Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer Jobs in Orlando, FL

ROGERCO, Inc. (ROGERCO) an integrated technology and communications company is seeking a full-time Software Developer - Journeyman to support our client in Orlando, FL on-site for various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. With other members of the team, they will support the customer in analyzing and managing all aspects of FMS casework in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) as well as applicable DoD Acquisition policy. The candidate must have Full Stack (frontend / backend) competency, as well as basic DevOps competency (Docker / Linux / Bash / Cloud Technology). Candidates must have a secret clearance.

Requirements

Job Description:

• Analyze user needs and software application requirements.
• Create use cases describing how users will interact with software applications.
• Collaboratively prepare performance specifications describing the functions designed software applications will perform when developed.
• Conduct trade studies, identify and present design options.
• Produce cost estimates for developing software.
• Create implementation independent logical designs that will achieve the user’s needs.
• Create implementation specific physical designs for production.
• Produce detailed specifications identifying specific design requirements for functions, performance, and interfaces.
• Design and develop software for military applications.
• Design software using modeling languages.
• Produce direct graphs to describe software functions.
• Determine the degree of simulation fidelity necessary to ensure that designs are cost effective and will satisfy training objectives.
• Produce technical descriptions of engineered designs using assigned view templates.
• Develop applications using scripting languages.
• Develop software using low level languages.
• Model system behavior within synthetic environments.
• Create distributed solutions using interoperability protocols.
• Design & develop databases.17
• Access data from databases using structured query language (SQL).
• Design and develop web applications.
• Develop interactive courseware and computer assisted instructional materials.
• Integrate learning management system software with developed systems.
• Conduct analyses to ensure that software designs are cost effective and satisfy requirements.
• Develop software within a development operations (DevOps) environment.
• Develop software per the assigned coding practices.
• Develop software that is efficient, readable, and documented per the assigned style guide.
• Develop and optimize complex algorithms and data structures.
• Ensure designs and products comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Produce status reports of software under development.
• Participate in software Configuration Control Boards (CCB).
• Review software design and conduct code reviews.
• Monitor and adhere to the software configuration management practices.
• Effectuate team meetings and engineering reviews by providing input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, software designs, software development, and schedules.
• Prepare test procedures for developed software.
• Perform tests in accordance with test procedures.
• Record test results, deficiencies, and observations using the assigned issue tracking system.
• Prepare test reports and other technical documents.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
• Evaluate software and recommend design modifications.
• Update software or enhance existing software capabilities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve current systems and processes.

Desired Experience:

• Python programming, with practical experience using:
• Pandas for data manipulation
• NumPy for numerical computing
• Plotly for data visualization
• Flask or FastAPI for web server development
• Database ORMs like SQLalchemy
• Familiarity with React, including:
• Building modern, responsive web applications
• Managing state and component architecture effectively
• Working knowledge of version control systems, including:
• Git (branching, merging, conflict resolution)
• GitLab, with exposure to GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Competency in Bash scripting and Linux environments, including command-line operations and file system navigation.
• Familiarity with web application deployment using:
• Docker and Docker Compose, or equivalent containerization tools
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly:
• AWS EC2 and S3 (or equivalent platforms/services)
• Understanding of efficient design principles in web applications, including:
• Lazy loading
• Optimized rendering and asset management
• Understanding of time complexity and computational efficiency, especially when handling large datasets or data pipelines.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment, including participation in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and estimation using Jira story points.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability