Software Developer

Job Family:
Software Development & Support

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

The role will be responsible for creating and maintaining applications and will entail:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications using Python and React (JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Develop responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces using React and modern frontend tooling.
• Participate with cross-functional software development team and subject matter experts working in an Agile environment
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
• Develop new applications as well as extend existing applications; develop new features and customizations that harmonize with existing codebases
• Optimize application performance and scalability of existing analysis pipelines to meet the demands of rapidly growing datasets
• Maintain CI/CD workflows and support deployment processes
• Experiment with new technologies and systems as well as prototype solutions for potential integration into existing infrastructure
• Review and address security vulnerabilities in collaboration with our security and infrastructure teams

What You Will Need:

• B.S. in computer science or related field

• Minimum 2 (TWO) years of Full stack web application development and maintenance experience, including development in Python and building applications with React
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs
• 3 (THREE) years of experience working with databases
• Experience building containerized applications using Docker
• 2 (TWO) years of experience using GitHub actions for use with CI/CD
• Experience deploying and operating software on AWS (e.g., ECS/EKS, S3, RDS)
• Experience communicating with end users on software development projects; being comfortable explaining complex computational terms using simple language for a non-computational audience
• Demonstrated experience extending the functionality of existing software; ability to learn an existing body of code and extend it
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred
• Incumbent capture - no other candidates were considered due to an identified incumbent who meets the labor category requirements provided by the customer

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Familiarity with SCRUM/Agile development
• Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI
• Experience visualizing complex or large-scale data sets
• Experience reviewing and responding to security vulnerability reports
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to code quality and continuous improvement

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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