junior software engineer

Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.

Locations: Warrenton, VA / Augusta, GA / Centennial, CO / State College, PA

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer with a mix of talent areas related to full-stack development. As part of our team, you will provide software and web development services. Our ideal candidate possesses a broad range of skills, as our scope of work spans various technologies. Examples of technologies we currently use include Java, Python, JavaScript, Angular, React, and ElasticSearch.

Altamira encourages independent problem solving but also provides deep reach-back support and a collaborative environment for our engineering team. We are looking for candidates who have experience developing and are not afraid to adapt to the right architecture, languages, and libraries to build the best systems for the mission and deliver the best user experience.

Responsibilities

• Must have strong Java skills - no exceptions.
• Produce software based on desired functionality provided by users and analysts.
• Interpret mission needs and requirements to produce user-friendly software systems.
• Leverage continuous integration to create sustainable and maintainable software.
• Interact with teammates and users through whiteboard sessions and/or design documents to establish circular feedback.
• Able to meet deadlines and adjust to evolving scope as requested by the customer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Must have strong Java and JavaScript/Typescript experience - no exceptions.
• Top Secret clearance REQUIRED.

Qualifications

Other desired languages and technologies include:

• Python, Angular, ELK stack, Redis
• Web Services (REST)
• Containerization (such as Docker, LXC)
• Kubernetes, Helm
• Machine Learning, Data Analytics
• Android development
• NoSQL and SQL databases
• Xmidas

Skills

• Self-motivated and eager to work intently to satisfy mission requirements.
• Adaptable and has the desire to maintain our company culture.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written communications.
• Ability to multitask and adjust priorities as needed.
• Work with a geographically disparate team.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $140,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the scope of the position, relevant experience, education, certifications, internal equity, customer contractual requirements, security clearance requirements, and other legitimate business considerations.