Job Specifications
Software Engineer / Developer
Job Type: Full time, On-Site, potential for hybrid schedule
Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance.
Northstrat has various positions available, such as front-end, back-end, and full stack software engineering. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software solutions..
As a Northstrat software engineer, you will have the opportunity to join amazing teams that deliver strategic IT solutions for meaningful problems in the defense and intelligence sectors. You will tackle unique and complex challenges, using cutting-edge technologies to build scalable and secure solutions with DevSecOps and Agile methods.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Develop and implement software enhancements to mission systems in Federal Government agencies
Integrate multiple applications and systems to streamline process workflows
Design, develop, document, test, and debug software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to mission problems
Use diagrams to document software functionality
Build scalable and secure solutions to mission problems
Communicate effectively when writing and/or contributing to end user instructions or manuals
Perform code reviews and provide feedback to your peers
Apply research and development techniques to progress product from an idea into production
Common Tech Stacks At Northstrat:
React, Angular, Vue.js, Javascript
Java, NodeJS, Ruby, Clojure, Python
Docker, Kubernetes, Redis, Kafka, SciPy, NumPy, Pandas
CM processes/tools: GIT, JIRA, Confluence
Soft Skills
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Self-Motivated
Time Management Skills
Adaptability to an agile work environment
Requirements
Required Skills
Creative problem-solving using innovative analytical solutions
Software Development with modern languages
Must have an active US government TS/SCI clearance. No exceptions.
Desired Skills
Enterprise system development
Rapid prototyping and Agile based software development methodologies
Understanding of web application development concepts
Understanding DevSecOps pipelines for enterprise systems
Understanding of Frontend/Backend development
Working with modern databases
Developing automated testing
Working with Configuration Management software such as GIT
Understanding APIs and web service interfaces such as REST and GraphQL
Linux operating systems
NiFi automation
Development in microservice-based architectures
AWS APIs and deployment
Understanding of machine learning concepts
Education And Certifications:
Bachelors or Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Certifications preferred but not required based upon customer requirements: AWS Certification (Developer, DevOps and/or, Architect, etc.) and Security+ Certification
Benefits
Work/Life Balance
Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.
Pay Range
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and profession development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.
Flex Time
Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.
Individual Benefits Account (IBA)
To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.
The Purpose Of The IBA Is To Provide Attractive Benefits To All Full-time Employees Of Northstrat On a Flexible Basis That Enables Each Covered Employee To Select a Package That Best Suits His Or Her Needs. Whether Those Needs Are Paid Time Off, Medical Expenses, Prescription Drug Expenses, Cash Disbursement, Or a Combination Of Any Of These, The IBA Provides Flexibility To Help You Meet Your Specific Goals. The IBA Can Be Used For Such Things As:
Medical and Vision Insurance through United Health Care; Dental insurance through Delta Dental
100% Medical Reimbursement
Time Off with Pay
Profit Sharing Plan
401k
Educational Benefits
Additional Income
IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the
About the Company
Northstrat Incorporated is an employee-owned corporation that provides strategic Information Technology (IT) solutions to US Government agencies in the Intelligence, Defense, and Law Enforcement communities. Northstrat has a diverse staff of software, systems, business intelligence, and IT engineers; with experience and security clearances to enable us to solve our customers' hardest problems. As employee-owners, Northstrat personnel are highly committed to Northstrat's mission to deliver IT products, processes, services, an...
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