Back End Web Developer

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is here to solve diverse and challenging technical problems in an enjoyable, stimulating environment, while providing unsurpassed value to our customers. We are pleased to announce the opening for a Software Engineer / Developer who will join our software development Team in Huntsville, AL, Colorado Springs, CO, Boston, MA or potentially remote and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in software development missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control marketspaces. You will be part of a team known for the ability to deliver web-based cloud hosted simulation environments. Here’s what you’ll be doing: Work with front end developers to define simple yet powerful APIs. Learn new and emerging technologies while expressing a growth mindset and participating in professional development. Design, build, and maintain applications, APIs, and systems for internal and external users at a large scale. Write clean, efficient, and scalable code. Work to continually improve our processes, tools, standards, and team. Debug complicated issues in production that touch many services. Hold yourself and others to the highest of standards. Demonstrate good communication skills and work effectively in a team environment. Collaborate on peer reviews with other developers to ensure functionality and good coding practices before release. Provide feedback and guidance regarding technical issues to other members of the nSI team as appropriate, such as product management, customers, and business development. Participate in Scrum agile development process, including being active in ceremonies (standups, sprint reviews, etc.) and suggest improvements to team processes. Collaborate with stakeholders, including product owners, technology leadership, UI/UX designers, marketing teams and back-end developers to accomplish company goals. When necessary, document code and workflows (in-code comments, internal wikis and documents, flowcharts, etc.) Here’s what you’ll need: You must have a Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or at least 5 years of software development experience in a relevant field. Finally, you must possess or have the ability to obtain an active secret. Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job. Intangibles Adaptability (everything from being able to learn new libraries/frameworks to pivoting on a project due to changing priorities) Contagious positivity Makes their peers better Strong independent analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet rapid deadlines Cool under pressure Time management and reliability (able to accurately predict turnaround time on projects and deliver on those timelines) Proactive in increasing the quality of our codebases Demonstrates the Core Values of nou Systems, Inc. You also must have: Must have 5 years of relevant software development experience. In-depth understanding of software development process (design, development, deployment) Experience developing software using modern languages such as Typescript, Kotlin (Java acceptable), Go, and Rust Experience writing REST APIs Working knowledge of version control and collaborative version control platforms (Git/GitLab preferred). Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field is preferred, in lieu of degree equivalent work experience may be considered. Ability to obtain an active secret clearance (required) Other qualifications we hope you bring to the table: Knowledge and experience in Cloud Computing environments Experience working with containerized deployments Experience working in a continuous integration continuous deployment (CI/CD) environment Experience integrating COTS & GOTS tools Experience with building event-driven applications using Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or similar Experience with message-oriented middleware (such as RabbitMQ) Experience implementing and maintaining PostgreSQL database code in the form of stored procedures, scripts, queries, views, triggers, etc. Other specifics about this position: Confirmation that you have been vaccinated from COVID-19 or have submitted a request for religious or medical exemption will be required before employment begins. Contingent upon contract award? No, this position is not contingent upon contract award. Remote work option? Yes, this position does have the option for remote work but will require in office presence. This is a hybrid position pending the work content. Who is nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems? nou Systems, Inc. (or nSI for short) is a rapidly growing technology company that cares about its people located all over the globe. Our people are passionate about missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and all-things space and space-market related. We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Although we are a rapidly growing company, winning the Inc. 5000 List as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies from 2017–2021, our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family. See some words our employees use to describe our culture with the attached Culture Cloud. Benefits of working at nSI nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Other specific benefits include: Competitive Wages Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Optional Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Personal Time Off, Annual Leave, and Paid Federal Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs Personal Development, Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns Opportunities for Advancement Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Bonus Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Monthly Telephone Allowance Remote-work friendly If you work from the corporate office – Fully stocked breakrooms Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.