Ampersand Solutions Group · 4 months ago
Junior Full Stack Software Developer (DoD CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
Ampersand Solutions Group is seeking a Junior Full Stack Software Developer to work on a critical project for national defense. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and documenting software applications to enhance weapon system cyber resiliency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyRisk ManagementSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Responsible for designing, developing, testing, verifying, sustaining, and fully documenting developed software
Develops complex software applications involving user interfaces (UI), various automation techniques, structured and unstructured database development, external tools integration, large language model integration, containerization (Docker), and GitLab CI/CD
Work with the application Product Owner to decompose Use Case entities into implementable software requirements
Responsible for software development and testing for our functional, compliance, security, and architectural requirements
Troubleshoot issues related to software deployment in a lab, cloud, and airgapped environment
Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of application functionality and testing tools
Develop software documentation, run books, user manuals, and technical reports
Work with project leads, developers, and end users to ensure application designs meet mission requirements
Mature the use of DevSecOps in automating product delivery while maintaining collaboration with security, assurance, and product owners
Qualification
Required
Minimum 0-3 years of relevant, related experience plus:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in engineering, science, or other relevant field or:
Associates Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution plus 2 years relevant, related experience
High School Diploma / GED from an accredited institution plus 4 years relevant, related experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Clearance
Willing to periodically travel in support of test events
Hands on development experience with modern software languages and databases (structured and unstructured)
Hands on experience with containerization technology
Hands on experience with cloud and commodity server application development/deployment
CI/CD experience (ie GitLab)
Support the customer on-site at Redstone Arsenal at Huntsville, AL 5 days a week
Preferred
ACTIVE DoD SECRET or TOP SECRET Clearance
Experience supporting US aviation and missile systems
Experience developing using VSCode, Python, React, Tailwind, Typescript, Azure, GitLab, and Docker
Experience developing in an agile approach using scrums and sprint development cycles with regular releases and peer code reviews
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Honesty, superior ethics
Interpersonal savvy, excellent communication skills
Ability to work as a team
Initiative
Positive attitude
Professionalism