[Remote] Full Stack Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leidos is a leading industry and technology company serving government and commercial customers with innovative digital solutions. They are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to support Navy application development, utilizing skills in Java, JavaScript, and functional programming within an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will join a small team of developers supporting Navy application development
• You will work hand-in-hand with software developers to ensure successful software execution through Agile software development practices
• Joining our team, you will be assisting the Battlespace Awareness and Information domain, working with other developers to support frontline warfighters
• You will work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development
• Using industry trending technologies like React and functional programming, you will develop and design new web applications in Java, Clojure, SQL, JavaScript and HTML 5 in a Windows/Linux environment
• The team currently uses the Agile Scrum methodology of development to meet their customer's needs

Skills

• Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4 to 12+ years of related experience
• Possess functional programming experience with languages such as Clojure, Haskell, Lisp, or similar
• Proficiency with a Relational Database Management System (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and SQL programming
• Requires proficiency with web application technologies (e.g., JBoss, Apache Tomcat, etc.) and development of RESTful web-services
• Must be highly skilled with Java, JavaScript, and HTML5
• Proficiency in React/Redux, Node.js; related JavaScript frameworks such as AngularJS desirable
• Ability to complete software tasks within the sprint based on your estimates
• Experience with API design
• Experience with PKI client and server Certificates
• Ability to research technical alternatives and come to sound conclusions
• Ability to be proactive and voice opinions when identifying issues/concerns
• Design, implement, debug, and test React/JS front-end user stories as directed by the product owner
• Participate in sprint reviews & planning sessions at the customer site in the Point Loma area, demonstrating your sprint user stories
• Mentor and teach junior staff innovative techniques for React/JS development
• Decompose epics into user stories that can be implemented within a 2-week sprint by junior developers
• Define epics and user stories based on direct technical discussion with application users
• Participate, in-person, in planning sessions and technical discussions at the customer site to create user stories for the backlog
• Define task scope using informal technical discussions and reference material
• Contribute to defining sprint user story content based on understanding of inter-dependencies and prioritization of the backlog
• Conduct application trouble shooting and debugging at the customer site, as needed
• Collaborate with back-end Java developers to define required web services, and implement solutions using these services
• Contribute to prioritizing the backlog
• Maintain coding standards and reviewing pull requests from multiple team members
• Analyze requirements, collaborate with the architect, and team members to produce testable implementations
• Learn the Navy application problem domain to lead and contribute to technical discussions for application development

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

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