Software Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a junior software engineer for a project involving data collection, ETL, and data analysis in support of our Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office customer in the Washington D.C area. The selected candidate will work on a team to develop enterprise web applications and services, running on AWS, using Vue.js, C# NET Core, Python, and SQL Server. The primary focus of this candidate will be front-end software development. 

The candidate will participate in all phases of web and software application engineering, including design, analysis, implementation, and troubleshooting. The candidate should be able to develop front end user interfaces in response to customer needs, identify and fix security related application issues, perform as a member of a team, and recognize business driven enhancements and workflows for inclusion in the application. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Developing user-facing applications with Vue.js.
• Opportunity for Full Stack Development.
• Building modular and reusable components and libraries.
• Following best practices for secure, zero trust environments.
• Developing/maintaining code related to the various applications existing in the environment.
• Optimizing applications for performance.
• Implementing automated testing integrated into development and maintenance workflows.
• Data modeling, process modeling, and rapid prototyping.
• Planning, prioritizing, and executing in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Using version management and issue tracking software to document all changes (GIT and JIRA). 

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years, AS degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  
• Front-end development experience with Vue.js, React, Angular, Blazor, or similar front-end technologies. 
• Proven record of accomplishment of building SPA web interfaces talking with backend web api’s. 
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. 
• Possess a Secret DoD security clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Candidate must be local to the DCMV area.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with C# / JavaScript / Python or similar programming languages.
• Experience with relational databases and the SQL query language.
• Experience with AWS Cloud services including EC2/ECS/S3/RDS.
• Experience with zero trust, secure coding practices.
• Advanced degree in business or a technology area with an IT focus.
• Experience / Familiarity with DevSecOps.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.