Junior Software Developer - Active Secret Clearance - Onsite

Riptide Technology is hiring a surge Junior Software Front-End Developer who has an active TS/SCI security clearance for an onsite role in Suitland, Maryland. The Junior Software Developer supports Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) capabilities of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Nimitz Operational Intelligence Command (OIC). The developer will participate in the development of web applications used by intelligence analysts to access and manage maritime intelligence information. This role provides IT support services to ONI OIC, including software design and development, system/software testing, and direct on-call support to analysts. The Junior Software Developer must have web frontend development experience with JavaScript and Vue.js. The ability to read and understand legacy Java backend software and database interfaces is highly desirable. Further support includes the migration of MDA capabilities to the cloud and the application of artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) tools to existing MDA data sets.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain software applications.
• Software applications include government off-the-shelf (GOTS), modified off-the-shelf (MOTS), and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) that are used on both unclassified and classified ONI systems.
• Development may include research, new development, modification, reuse, reengineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products to meet the needs of specific client/business requirements of ONI.
• Utilize Java coding skills to maintain and sustain current capabilities.
• Develop and maintain source code in compliance with secure coding standards, application STIGS, and all applicable government regulations, guidance, and directions.
• Troubleshoot application deployment.
• Collaborate and work within an Agile team development process.
• Gather information from consumers about program functionality.
• Conduct development tests.

Required Education and Certifications:

• BS in a Computer Science discipline with 2+ years of recent related IT experience.
• Security+ certification.

Required Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Active DoD - Secret.
• An Active Secret Security Clearance (or higher) is Required. Candidates who do not have a clearance and/or only have a Public Trust clearance cannot be considered.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in web frontend development using JavaScript and Vue.js (some type of hands-on professional experience is required).
• Knowledge of middleware systems and Oracle databases.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment including onsite and remote workers.
• The ability to read and understand legacy Java backend software and database interfaces is very desirable.
• Core business hours are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM with flexibility.

Desired Qualifications:

• Cloud technologies and experience migrating apps into the cloud.
• Oracle SQL Server.
• Use of versioning tools such as GIT.
• Python experience.
• Background in Java REST Services and database interfaces is desirable.

Working Conditions:

• Strength Demands: Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Physical Requirements: See.

Riptide Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer ensuring no employee or prospective employee will be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or marital status with regards to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion or rehiring. Benefits include 6 weeks PTO; Immediately fully vested 401k, Company contribution equal to 10% of salary; Paid training; 100% Company paid Dental and Vision, Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance.