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Aquila Technology

Software Developer

Aquila Technology, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States, 02173


Software DeveloperClearance: Top SecretAt 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 is seeking a

Software Developer to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The

Software Developer

will support the research and development of large-scale open architecture distributed / cloud-based data processing, analysis, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects utilizing agile development methodology.

There are a few requirements for the position:Must be a U.S Citizen (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)Must be within commutable distance of Lexington, Massachusetts.Responsibilities:

Develops application software. Writing and implementing efficient code. Researches, designs, develops and implements software applications and systems. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Evaluates, designs and implements interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, cloud offering, system architecture, security and characteristics of overall system. Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs. Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications. Determining operational practicality. Documents testing, client experience and maintenance of system corrections. May partner and collaborate with cyber security teams to ensure compliance with security standards. May develop and conduct unit tests.What You'll Bring:PythonStrong object-oriented development skillsExperience developing distributed and cloud-based systems and servicesExperience developing RESTful and/or SOAP based web servicesWeb application server development using Tomcat or other servlet containersXML technologies including XSDs, XPATH, XSLTExperience with modern development tools such as Eclipse-like IDEs, maven, git, github, JIRA, Jenkins, Puppet, etc.Experience in applying skills in innovative, cutting edge applicationsWork well with in a fast moving, small team environment

Must Have:Bachelor's Degree10 years Software/Algorithm DevelopmentCurrently holds a Top Secret Clearance10 years Developing Distributed and Cloud-Based Systems and Services10 years Web application server development (Tomcat or other servlet containers)10 years Software Documentation10 years Backend Programming (SQL)10 years Experience developing REST web services10 years GIT/GITHUB10 years IDE to Java10 years Java Development10 years Object Oriented Software Design and Development3 years Python10 years XML technologies (XSDs, XPATH, XSLT)10 years Maven or Gradle, Git / Gitlab, Make / AutotoolsNice to Have:Big Data AnalysisDatabasing (SQL or NoSQL)Developing Scalable ArchitecturesLinux and Windows development, debugging, and executing softwareMachine Learning/AIAI / Machine Learning Algorithm DevelopmentMVC frameworks (Struts, Spring MVC, Play)Software ArchitectureSoftware Design/DevelopmentXML and SQLPKI, Multi-Factor Authentication, and PIV TechnologiesFull Software Lifecycle Automation and Testing ToolsSoftware Design Patterns and Frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, etc.)Cloud Environment (AWS & Azure)Experience developing scalable architectures in a cloud environmentExperience with commercial cloud environments such as AWS or AzureKnowledge of full software lifecycle automation and testing toolsExpertise in high performance multi-threaded applicationsExperience with at least one NOSQL database technologyFamiliarity with Big Data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, ELK StackFamiliarity with standard SQL databases and JDBCFamiliarity with AI/machine learning libraries, software stacks and applicationsSolid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems, including shell scriptingExpertise in modern software design patterns and frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, etc.)Securing distributed services using PKI methodologiesOur interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the teamYou’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.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 hire1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employmentTuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.Location: HybridTravel:

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.