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Web Teks

Software Engineer - Open Source

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

Are you a talented and self-motivated Senior Software Engineer? Are you passionate about open source technologies? At Web Teks, it's all about speed and scalability in building specialized tools to ...

Prevailance

Intel / OPFOR Developer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Prevailance is seeking an experienced, mission-focused professional to join the team as an Intel / OPFOR Developer in support of U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) . This position may require travel.

Prevailance

Intel / OPFOR Developer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Prevailance is seeking an experienced, mission-focused professional to join the team as an Intel / OPFOR Developer in support of U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) . This position may require travel.

SOSi

Open Source Intelligence Investigator

Reston, VA · On-site

The analyst must have operational targeting experience, senior to expert-level technical/IT ... Leverage open-source collection techniques to provide reports. * Write protective intelligence ...

SOSi

Open Source Intelligence Investigator

Reston, VA · On-site

The analyst must have operational targeting experience, senior to expert-level technical/IT ... Leverage open-source collection techniques to provide reports. * Write protective intelligence ...

Prevailance, Inc.

Intel / OPFOR Developer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Prevailance is seeking an experienced, mission-focused professional to join the team as an Intel / OPFOR Developer in support of U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) . This position may require travel.

SOSi

Open Source Intelligence Investigator

Reston, VA · On-site

$48K - $48K/yr

The analyst must have operational targeting experience, senior to expert-level technical/IT ... Leverage open-source collection techniques to provide reports. * Write protective intelligence ...

SOSi

Open Source Intelligence Investigator

Reston, VA

$48K - $48K/yr

The analyst must have operational targeting experience, senior to expert-level technical/IT ... Leverage open-source collection techniques to provide reports. * Write protective intelligence ...

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What is the difference between Senior Open Source Developer vs Open Source Software Engineer?

AspectSenior Open Source DeveloperOpen Source Software Engineer
CredentialsExperience in open source projects, coding skills, possibly certifications in relevant technologiesSimilar credentials, often with additional focus on software engineering principles and certifications
Work EnvironmentCollaborates in open source communities, contributes to projects, often remoteWorks within organizations on open source projects or internal tools, may be part of a team
Industry UsageCommon in tech, software, and open source communitiesUsed in tech companies, startups, and organizations leveraging open source solutions

While both roles involve working with open source projects, a Senior Open Source Developer typically focuses on contributing code and leading community efforts, whereas an Open Source Software Engineer may work within a company to develop, maintain, and integrate open source solutions into products.

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Software Engineer - Open Source

Web Teks

Chesapeake, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Overview:
Are you a talented and self-motivated Senior Software Engineer? Are you passionate about open source technologies? At Web Teks, it's all about speed and scalability in building specialized tools to solve problems. Web Teks provides a fun, casual and flexible environment, so if you enjoy working in an informal, collaborative atmosphere where talent is rewarded, apply now to work with Web Teks to make an immediate impact and be part of our close-knit family!
The ideal candidate for this role is excited by the challenges of building world-class applications, enjoys day-to-day engineering activities but is also excited by opportunities to actively participate in the product development process, push the envelope of web development, and influence the end result.
The candidate must be a self-starter, creative, aggressive, smart, and polished with unquestionable integrity and unparalleled work ethic while comfortable working in a team environment. You may be asked to complete one or more code exercises during the interview process as well as provide examples of both completed web projects and code samples. Please only serious applicants.
Specific Duties: The Software Engineer (open source) is responsible for developing and maintaining software applications primarily in popular open source programming languages. Additionally, the Software Engineer (open source) must manage the improvement of existing applications that are already in use.
  • Custom build web-based applications to industry standards either alone or in conjunction with a small team
  • Provide third-party code integration and maintenance or enhancements
  • Troubleshoot website, application, and server problems
  • Contribute to the development of common code
  • Provide quality assurance and benchmark testing, and document functionality of scripts and website interfaces
  • Improve customer service, perception, and satisfaction
  • Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively
  • Escalate development issues that cannot be completed within agreed service levels
  • Communicate to customers and internal management: keeping them informed of progress, notifying them of impending changes or agreed outages, etc.
  • Business awareness: specific knowledge of the customer and how IT relates to their business strategy and goals
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of the software and how it relates to customer's needs
  • Document internal processes and procedures related to duties and responsibilities
Required Experience:
  • 5+ years experience building scalable web applications in PHP using MVC frameworks
  • PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Version Control systems, API's and object oriented programming, developer, programmer, engineer, architect
  • Strong MySQL query building experience
  • Solid experience with cross-platform, browser compliant HTML (HTML5)
  • Good Javascript knowledge (jQuery framework)
  • Experience with version control systems
  • Familiarity with integrating popular APIs (parsing JSON, XML), experience with social media APIs beneficial
  • Attention to detail - clean code and precise design translation
  • Experience working with complex data structures and algorithms
  • Experience developing workflow and content management solutions
  • Ability to absorb new technologies quickly
  • Strong verbal and written communicator
Required Skills:
PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Version Control Systems, API's, Object Oriented Programming, Developer, Programmer, Engineer, Architect

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