The Junior Software Developer will support the Missile Defense Agency by performing application development, upgrades, system enhancements, and maintenance of existing applications, ensuring security and compliance standards are met.
GeoControl Systems, Inc.as a HUBZone company, is required to maintain a Federally mandated level of employees that reside (home residence) in a qualified HUBZone. ONLY applicants whose home address lies in a qualified HUBZone or be willing to relocate to a will be considered for this position.
You can verify whether you reside in a HUBZone by using the following website:
https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map
Description of Duties:
The Junior Software Developer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
• Perform application development supporting total lifecycle management and operations utilizing Kinetic platform.
• Plan, test and implement major upgrades.
• Perform local customizations and system enhancements necessary to meet business needs.
• Work with a team of experienced software engineers to automate business processes and perform Operations and Maintenance (O&M) on existing applications.
• Tasks include daily system checks, application configurations, vendor updates, responding to customer requests and ensuring security best practices and compliance with Information Assurance standards.
• Interface with other team members to ensure cross-platform compatibility and standardization.
• De-conflict requests/requirements.
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Requirements
Basic Requirements:
• Must have 6, or more, months of directly related experience
• Must have knowledge of various application technologies with a focus on web development. Technologies include React, Tomcat, HTML, JavaScript / JQuery, Ruby, Node.js, REST APIs, PostgreSQL.
• Must have knowledge of Kinetic Platform.
• Must have, or obtain, a current DoD 8570 Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Must Reside in a HUBZone
- https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=44.722800,-103.249700&zoom=
This position is expected to pay $36.05/hr – $48.07/hr; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position
Benefits
GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.
GeoControl Systems Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Office
Colorado Springs, Colorado , United States, 80912
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