Software Developer - Secret Clearance!

Are you a self-motivated, quality-focused Software Developer with demonstrated experience with IT concepts, strategies, methodologies, architectures and technical standards seeking a remote position? Then we have a great opportunity to join our growing team at American Systems!

As a Software Developer, you will:

• Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company.
• Work with the latest, cutting-edge technology
• Have a direct impact on the success of a National Priority Program
• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals. * Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of a Software Developer:

• Serve as the front-end developer for an in-house developed application, with a focus on web GUI development.
• Provide expertise in Stylesheets, Java Script ES6, HTML and HTML5 markup.
• Work on a variety of automation efforts: in-house applications, security compliance automation, and operating systems
• Contribute towards an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) paradigm to manage the infrastructure as a whole programmatically and provide an enterprise level solution to security and compliance
• Participate with development efforts using the following programming languages: Python, Perl, Java Native Interface (JNI), Java, Database Connectivity (JDBC), YAML, Flask, Node.js.
• Engage in full-cycle end-to-end development, spanning design through implementation, with a focus on agile software development.
• Collaborate closely with development team members to facilitate planning, release planning, and work prioritization across the portfolio
• Partner with application architects as well as other application teams to implement solutions and ensure effective integration with downstream systems.

• Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline preferably computer science or software development.
• Relevant experience in Software Development.
• A current Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• DoD 8570 IAT-II equivalent certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Able to develop with, integrate with, and manage APIs exposing microservices (REST).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and cross-functional teams.
• Preferred Full-stack programming experience using HTML and JavaScript; Flask or NodeJS; templating engines (Jinja, Mustache, etc.); and SQL queries.
• Preferred experience developing serverless/micro-service-based applications hosted in cloud-based PaaS offerings.
• Preferred experience or ability to quickly engage in new and emerging methodologies and tools (e.g. container development, OpenShift; Docker; GitHub; SonarQube; Twistlock; and Ansible)
• Preferred experience or ability to quickly engage with Cloud and automation tools/technologies such as CI/CD tool suites; IaaS, PaaS, SaaS tool suites; other tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory, Maven, Docker, SonarQube, etc.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - 126,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.