Software Developer - Mid

StraitSys Inc

Regular

PRIMARY FUNCTION
StraitSys is looking for a Midlevel Software Developer to support the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Huntsville, AL. This role is responsible for full stack software development. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•    Independently or as a team design, develop, and test new products or features for existing products to meet client requirements within an Agile/Scrum framework.
•    Modify software to fix bugs, adapt to new environments, improve performance, or upgrade interfaces.
•    Develop new ways to improve existing applications and ensure efficient and effective processes are utilized to develop new applications.
•    Communicate with team members and clients regarding project status and potential issues or roadblocks with development throughout the development process.
•    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new programming languages, tools, and technologies related to development responsibilities.
•    Support/mentor junior developers throughout the development process.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
•    Ability to work in an environment incorporating IT project management principles, Agile/Scrum software development methodology, and development & operations (DevOps) strategy for IT Programs.
•    Independently or as a team, interpret functional requirements and front-end prototypes to develop technical requirements for development.
•    Experience using project management software such as Jira or Azure DevOps as part of daily operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:   
•    Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI if required.
•    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. Education substitution requires 9+ years’ proven experience providing software development to complex systems using current software development tools and languages
•    5+ years’ experience in full stack software development utilizing development tools such as .NET, Visual Studio 2019, DevCraft, JetBrains Resharper, IntelliJ IDEA, Jira, Jama Connect, Bootstrap, or Ombori Grid utilizing common development languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby, or SQL
•    Must be a US Citizen
•    Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.