Junior Computer Vision Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Entry Level Software Developer Location: St Louis MO (Hybrid)
Clearance: Top Secret (SCI CI Poly Eligible)
Required Certifications: DoD 8570 Compliant Certification (Security+)
Work Type: Full Time Job Description: GridIron IT is seeking a junior (entry level) software developer to work on the design and coding with software solutions for the Aeronautical Navigation Office. The ideal candidate has a familiarity with and a baseline understanding of software development concepts, developing coding skills using different tools, and ambition towards future projects in support of the mission. Responsibilities: The applicant must possess competence with Python and should have working knowledge JavaScript/TypeScript. Other duties include working with Docker, AWS Cloud, and familiarity with JSON APIs. This role includes creation and documentation of new and existing functionality within software version control repositories (GitLab) and utilizing DevOps principals and tools to deliver new features within an Agile construct. Participate in program Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, Increment planning) to support innovation and enhancement of custom applications through iteration/functionality testing. Primary responsibilities will involve developing configurations and features for processing Safety of Navigation (SoN) data through an Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Machine Learning (ML) application. This role includes API development and database integration for interaction with React frameworks, using various open-source packages for visualization and data filtering and code modifications that shall apply best practices in unit and build testing. Participate and collaborate with team members to assess tickets to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria Core Qualifications:
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Python.
• Experience with modern JavaScript development framework.
• Experience with unit testing, continuous integration tools, and Gitlab version control
• Proactive self-starter demonstrates a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in either software development projects or software integration projects in a service-oriented environment (Cloud, SOA, Web-Services) or virtualization environment.
• Requires BS degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience; OR 4 years of related experience.
• Organizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follow tasks to their logical conclusion and make sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.
• Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context. Preferred Qualifications:
• At least 1 year of experience with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and/or Computer Vision (CV) Technologies (AWS Textract, Tesseract, OpenCV)
• At least 1 year of experience with DoD Aeronautical Datasets
• At least 2 years of experience with AWS cloud formation templates and/or AWS CDK.
• Experience with 2D data (HTML Canvas, OpenLayers, Leaflet, GeoJSON, Godot)
• AWS Solutions or DevOps certification
• Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.