Senior Software Developer

Overview

FTI Defense is looking for a self-directed and motivated individual to join our team as a senior software developer in support of the Naval Safety Command.  The primary work location is at Naval Safety Command in Norfolk, VA with additional ability to perform some aspects of the position remotely. This position requires a DoD Secret clearance. 

At FTI, we are united by one common mission; supporting those that protect our nation so they can make the best-informed decisions during critical moments when seconds count. We want you to bring your passion and expertise to contribute to that essential mission.  We strive to incorporate our values to create a culture of collaboration and trust, where you can share your ideas and innovate.  If you are inspired by making a positive impact through developing data driven solutions, FTI would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about you. 

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing software systems and/or applications.
• Analyze code to find causes of errors and revise programs as needed.
• Participate in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design.
• Participate in software design meetings and analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation.
• Consult with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet customer needs.
• Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements.
• Support, maintain, and document software functionality.
• Support monthly product and detailed report generation.
• Provide support and input to dashboard design/development.

Education/Qualifications

Required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active DoD Secret clearance (minimum).
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related fields
• 6+ years of development experience with languages like Python, R, C#, Angular.
• Experience with source control systems like Git.
• Development experience with Databricks platform.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable supporting and presenting to customers.
• Candidates must be able to work both independently and together with data scientists and other software engineers in the company.

Preferred:

• Development experience with Docker containers and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud-native, server-less architectures.
• Experience working in an agile environment (Development of user stories, time estimation, peer reviews).
• Development experience with Qlik Dashboard software.
• Understanding of data management in respect to availability, integrity and security.

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