Design and implement front-end applications and back-end microservices in an agile environment. Improve UX/UI, application performance, reliability, and observability. Mentor junior engineers, propose architecture and process improvements, and deliver mission-focused solutions using modern cloud, container, and web technologies.
Location: Denver, CO
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly [Required]
Job Type: Full-Time
Target Salary Range*: $185,000 - $225,000
*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary
Position OverviewAmatriot is seeking Full Stack Software Engineers to support the Makalu contract. This role supports new product and component development using modern technologies in a fast-paced, start-up-like agile environment. Full Stack Software Engineers on Team Makalu proactively design architecture for new components, suggest improvements to the application and overall web UI/UX, and work closely with on-site and remote engineers to develop front-end applications and back-end microservices that support strong products and user experiences.
Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Development and Architecture- Solve challenging technical problems while meeting program objectives within the agile development cycle.
- Suggest improvements to UX/UI, microservice architecture, and the software baseline.
- Introduce new ways to meet mission needs.
- Work on new technologies while staying customer-focused and building new UI applications.
- Utilize industry-proven design patterns and open-source tools.
- Work with senior developers and the program architect to improve application performance, reliability, resiliency, and observability.
- Support development of front-end applications and back-end microservices.
- Contribute to improvements in the overall application and web UI/UX.
- Participate as part of an agile team where communication skills and execution within the established development process are essential to team success.
- Mentor junior teammates.
- Contribute to a positive and upbeat team atmosphere.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; or Graduation from a coding bootcamp.
- Experience using REST-based web services.
- Experience developing in a microservices architecture.
- Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar platforms.
- Experience with containers and Kubernetes.
- Experience working as a member of a development team participating in the complete product development lifecycle.
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
- Familiarity with modern web technologies and techniques, including HTML5, CSS, CSS preprocessors such as SASS, Less, or Stylus, or JavaScript build tools such as Browserify, WebPack, or Closure.
- Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as Angular, Ember, React, Redux, Reactive, or VueJS, along with knowledge of when to use them.
- Familiarity with Node.js and the NPM package ecosystem.
- Experience with Linux environments and Linux shell scripting.
- Knowledge of continuous integration and software configuration management processes and tools, including Subversion, Git, JIRA, and Confluence.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- CompTIA Security+ within 30 days of hire.
- TS/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for creating beautiful, engaging, intuitive, efficient, and highly usable user interfaces.
- Experience with vector and motion graphics, including SVG, HTML5 Canvas, WebGL, and animation via JavaScript and CSS.
- Experience building rich, data-driven web applications.
- Familiarity with real-time communication mechanisms such as WebSockets.
- Familiarity with the Svelte framework.
- Familiarity with Node, Cesium, and/or OpenLayers.
- Familiarity with Spring, Docker, and/or Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of microservices-based architecture.
- Familiarity with emerging trends in desktop, web, and mobile app development.
- Experience with deployments, DevOps, and/or AWS.
- Experience with Git.
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