Software Engineer/Developer

About the role

Northstrat has various positions available, such as front-end, back-end, and full stack software engineering. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software enhancements to mission systems in Federal Government agencies
• Integrate multiple applications and systems to streamline process workflows
• Design, develop, document, test, and debug software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to mission problems
• Use diagrams to document software functionality
• Build scalable and secure solutions to mission problems
• Communicate effectively when writing and/or contributing to end user instructions or manuals
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback to your peers
• Apply research and development techniques to progress product from an idea into production

Requirements

• Required Skills: Creative problem-solving using innovative analytical solutions, Software Development with modern languages, Active US government TS/SCI clearance
• Desired Skills: Enterprise system development, Rapid prototyping and Agile based software development methodologies, Understanding of web application development concepts, Understanding DevSecOps pipelines for enterprise systems, Understanding of Frontend/Backend development, Working with modern databases, Developing automated testing, Working with Configuration Management software such as GIT, Understanding APIs and web service interfaces such as REST and GraphQL, Linux operating systems, NiFi automation, Development in microservice-based architectures, AWS APIs and deployment, Understanding of machine learning concepts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Certifications preferred but not required based upon customer requirements: AWS Certification (Developer, DevOps and/or, Architect, etc.) and Security+ Certification

Skills

• React, Angular, Vue.js, Javascript
• Java, NodeJS, Ruby, Clojure, Python
• Docker, Kubernetes, Redis, Kafka, SciPy, NumPy, Pandas
• CM processes/tools: GIT, JIRA, Confluence

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: Power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.
• Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and profession development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.
• Flex Time: Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month.
• Individual Benefits Account (IBA): To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.
• Profit Sharing Plan (PSP): The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee’s behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee’s compensation.
• Lifelong Learning: Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through the use of company provided online learning opportunities, periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.