Isys Technologies Fort Meade, MD 20755
2022-04-14

Jr Software Engineer

3.5
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret Responsibilities:

ISYS Technologies delivers emerging technology solutions through our diverse and talented employees who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our country and operate responsibly. We are a reputable award-winning WOSB providing Engineering and Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) services to the Federal government. Headquartered in Colorado, ISYS serves key national customers throughout the United States with a presence in more than 16 states.


Functional Responsibilities:

ISYS Technologies is seeking a Junior Software Engineer

Clearance:
Secret

Job Duties:
  • Design, develop, document, test and deploy software written in Python, JavaScript, Java and SQL.
  • Create Kibana visualizations and dashboards using React to provide information to users and support staff.
  • Develop Kafka system integrations between Elasticsearch/Logstash and other systems.
  • Develop robotic process automation (RPA) bots.
  • Assist with the deployment, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, updates/upgrades of Kafka and Elastic clusters and environments.
  • Develop automated tests using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, Junit and/or other applicable tools.
  • Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Artifactory, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible and Bitbucket.
  • Work with an Agile team, attend daily scrums and demonstrate working software while collaborating with a geographically distributed (remote) team.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve installation, infrastructure and system issues.
  • Proactively and independently identify, report, monitor, and mitigate technical risks.
  • Frequently communicate and collaborate with other team members to ensure successful completion of project objectives.

Qualifications:

Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a relevant technical discipline and 1+ year of related experience obtained through any combination of coursework and internships.
  • Software development experience with Python, Java and SQL. Working knowledge of HTML and JavaScript.
  • Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of Software Engineering.
  • Experience developing software on a UNIX command line platform.
  • Strong communication skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a virtual team.
  • Ability to obtain interim Secret DoD Security clearance prior to start date.
  • Ability to obtain Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification within 60 days of start date.


Desired Requirements:

  • Web development experience, specifically using HTML, JavaScript and UI frameworks such as React.
  • Experience with Atlassian tools, including JIRA and Confluence.
  • Experience working remotely with a geographically dispersed team.
  • Full software lifecycle automation experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment.
  • Experience designing and implementing application deployment pipelines and developing software in a containerized environment with Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Experience designing, building and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and Ansible (or equivalent tools).
  • Experience designing and building automated software testing pipelines using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, Junit and/or other applicable tools.
  • Experience with Kafka connector integrations, custom connector development and an understanding of core concepts and working experience with ksqlDB and Kafka Streams.
  • Experience developing Kafka system integrations between Elasticsearch/Logstash and other systems.
  • Report and Dashboard development experience with Kibana.
  • Experience designing, developing and deploying software in a cloud environment (AWS is a plus).
  • Experience developing and deploying software in a DoD environment (DISA experience is a plus), including experience building and deploying software applications that meet DoD security standards, including updating applications and code to meet security scans and meeting security implementation guidelines (e.g. STIGs).


Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.


ISYS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. ISYS Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer. In addition, ISYS Technologies remains compliant with all current government requirements surrounding the changing Covid-19 landscape. Proof of current vaccination or approved exemption will be requested upon hire.


Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.


ISYS Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. ISYS offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.