Job Description

Description

The Rapid Solutions Sector of Jacobs, (formerly KeyW), within the Innovative Aerospace Division, is seeking a software development professional with experience developing web applications with HTML and JavaScript Frameworks (e.g. Django, Bootstrap, Angular.JS, etc) and RESTful APIs with Python.

-The candidate should have experience with object-oriented development languages, web development languages and database systems such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL.

-Experience debugging and contributing to Open Source code is strongly desired.

-The candidate should be familiar with the software development life cycle from designing requirements, to delivery and support of software.

-The candidate should also be capable, resourceful and independent.

-Diagnosing and debugging performance and reliability issues.

-Working pro-actively with other engineers and peers to ensure product requirements and dependencies are managed effectively across the broader organization.

-Functioning independently and working with management and peers.

-Managing own daily work schedule with minimal day-to-day supervision.

-Collaborating with other development teams to ensure full integration of all parts of system.

-Researching and evaluating alternative approaches for solution development.

-Working with fellow engineers, motivating encouraging them to stretch and expand their capabilities.

-Relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

-Thinking strategically and planning tactically.

Minimum two (2) years of experience required in the following:

software development and web development, preferably in JavaScript, Django or complimentary technology

QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Experience:

Linux command line environments desired.

2 years of portable computing systems highly desired.

Able to prove understanding of and apply industry software development processes and practices.

Ability to communicate complex technical material with groups outside of engineering.

Able to prioritize multiple tasks, managing conflicting deadlines, and working effectively in a dynamic environment.

Knowledge of software development life cycle.

Comprehensive understanding of functional groups related to engineering (i.e., documentation, release engineering, etc...).

Able to apply effective change management techniques.

Understand the corporate business plan and their role in supporting it.

Apply basic knowledge of regulations and subject matter laws appropriately (especially related to open source software licenses).

Quickly learns and assimilates new business processes, ideas and concepts to formulate conclusions and deliver results.

Works with integrity. Maintains credibility by meeting commitments.

Actively pursues opportunities for learning and self-development.

Analytical skills necessary to assess information and apply judgment in decision-making.

Understands span of control to escalate or delegate issues to appropriate levels.

Education & Experience:

Prefer Bachelors degree; Minimum Associates degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

Experience and examples of creative information technology problem-solving.

Experience contributing or maintaining open source software.

Clearance Requirement: CLEARABLE

This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Clearance processing will be completed by the U.S. Government.

Factors considered for a U.S. Government Security Clearance include but are not limited:

- U.S. Citizenship (Required)

- Favorable Criminal History Check

- Education Verification

- Abuse/Illegal Drug Use

- Credit Check

- Subject Interview