Software Engineer
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Writes backend infrastructure and frontend web applications for a cloud-based software planning system as part of a distributed, on-site team.
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About Metron
Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.
We are seeking a talented software engineer with a strong computer science background to assist in design, development, integration, testing, and QA of a complex cloud-based software planning system. You will be responsible for writing backend infrastructure and frontend web applications, including the development of APIs and software documentation. You will be part of a distributed development team working primarily on-site in a government lab alongside external development partners and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience writing well-designed, maintainable, and extensible code.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Math, or related field
- At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Developer
- Active Secret Clearance
- Experience designing and implementing APIs and integrating software systems
- Proficiency in Java, TypeScript and object-oriented programming
- Familiarity with full-stack web application development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey design concepts
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment alongside partner organizations
- US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Spring Boot, React, Redux, WebGL and/or OpenGL
- Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD processes
- Experience developing formal software documentation (e.g. Software Designs and Interface Design Descriptions)
- Math background including Probability/Statistics, Linear Algebra, Multivariate Calculus
- Experience designing and implementing user interfaces
- Experience in DevSecOps
- Experience with troubleshooting
- Prior experience working with US Navy or other Department of Defense services/agencies
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
Position Location: onsite, in office in San Diego, CA
Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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