Software Developer Volunteer Jobs in Massachusetts

Full-Stack Software Developer

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance to be considered - US Citizen is required do to the nature of the work. 

Location: This position is HYBRID. The individual will be required to be onsite 3 days a week. Candidates are expected to be local at the time of the start of the assignment. Final schedule TBD by hiring manager. 

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Full-Stack Software Developer to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The team is in need of a versatile, full-stack software developer for several programs involving hardware, software, and real-time analytics. The developer will be working with a small team of other software developers to develop, test, and deploy software for operational use in the field. A strong background in Rust, C, Python, and intimate knowledge of and experience in Docker and AWS, software best practices, and willingness to learn are essential. In addition, strong communication skills and experience working with a team in rapid development cycles is required.

The team develops secure systems that are resilient to adversarial threats—now and in the future. The work spans the entire R&D spectrum: from system architecture and threat modeling, to cryptographic protocol design, secure implementation, field prototyping, and transition. The mission is to ensure that national security systems can be trusted and relied on, even in adversary-contested environments.

Must Have

• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years - Software/Algorithm Development
• 1 years - Machine Learning/AI
• 1 years - AI/ML
• 1 years - Program/Project Management OR Analysis
• 1 years - Software Documentation
• 3 years - AWS Programming
• 1 years - Backend Programming (SQL)
• 2 years - C/C++ Programming
• 2 years - Development experience on a Linux platform
• 2 years - Full stack development
• 1 years - GIT/GITHUB
• 1 years - GPUs (i.e. Cuda Processing)
• 1 years - Java Development
• 2 years - Object Oriented Software Design and Development
• 2 years - Python
• 1 years - Rust experience
• 2 years - Software Design/Development
• 1 years - Hardware and Software Integration
• 1 years - Kubernetes

Nice to Have

• Agile Software Development Process
• C++11 or later, Stand Template Library,Boost library
• Developing in C#
• GUI Development
• HTML/CSS development
• JavaScript Development
• MVC frameworks (Struts, Spring MVC, Play)
• OpenMP, Threads, Real-time Priorities, CUDA, FPGA
• Python/Tensor Flow
• Web Application Development
• Cloud-based Solutions (e.g. AWS, AZURE, Google)

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.
Our Perks Include:
PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

• $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
• Fully vested from day one
• Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) - Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Clearance Level: An interim clearance is sufficient for the start of this position. - Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance - Must be US Citizen 
Work Location: This position is HYBRID. The individual will be required to be onsite 3 days a week. Candidates are expected to be local at the time of the start of the assignment. Final schedule TBD by hiring manager.
Travel: Travel will be limited (potentially 2%) but all travel will be domestic to field sites.
Interview Process: 1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. 2nd round interview will be a Zoom or on site with additional team members as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer