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DESE Research

Software Developer

DESE Research, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824


DESE Research, Inc. seeks a

Software Developer

to join an exciting and growing team focused on the research and development of emerging cyber security technologies and practices that will harden and secure both existing and future systems used throughout the Department of Defense as well as the supply chains that feed them.

This position is on-site in Huntsville, AL.

The candidate will join a team of engineers solving challenging problems faced by the DoD in ensuring national security interests and protecting the American Warfighter. Some of the work will require independent research and analysis in addition to gaining experience by working with engineers and cybersecurity analysts within other teams.

Required Skills:

Ability to develop and debug using an IDE such as VS CodeExperience with one or more of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, or GoFamiliarity with the Agile software development process in a production environmentAbility to execute test-driven development with writing tests and executing them in an automated test framework such as pytestFamiliarity with the Linux operating system and Bash scriptingFamiliarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or PodmanExperience with configuring and working in virtual environmentsAbility to work on a small team in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environmentStrength in converting design concepts into quality software applicationsStrong verbal and written communication skillsRequired Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar technical field of study3-5 years of Software Developer experienceAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD clearancePreferred Qualifications:

A desire to learn how to develop and integrate cybersecurity technologies to provide software assurance throughout the software development lifecycle through DevOps tools and technologiesExperience developing CI/CD pipelines in a DevOps platform such as Gitlab, Azure DevOps, or JenkinsFamiliarity with cloud computing platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCPFamiliarity with computer networking concepts, technologies, and protocolsWhy employee's love working for DESE:

At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employee's. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:

Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiumsFlexible work schedulesTwo different flexible spending account optionsCompany paid life insurance with options for employee paid additionalPerformance bonus programEducation reimbursement programCompany paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activitiesVacation, Sick & Holiday leaveRobust 401k profit sharing planOpportunities for internal promotionsEmployee referral incentive programRewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: or 256-837-8004x123.