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Senior Software Engineer

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Description

Are you passionate about building solutions for our greatest national security challenges?

 

Are you searching for engaging work with an employer that prioritizes impact, innovation, and personal development?

 

Do you value working in a creative and collaborative environment?

 

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

 

The Applied Information Sciences Branch of the Asymmetric Operations Sector is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop innovative solutions that have impactful contributions in health and biosecurity, homeland protection, cyber security, and military special operations.  An an example, we stood up the public and federal COVID-19 pandemic response: owning the data engineering efforts behind the Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Dashboard and Coronavirus Resource Center and performing  analysis that influences decision- making at the highest levels of government. Time Magazine has recognized our work as one of the "Best Inventions of 2020", and our team was named Fast Company's 2021 Innovative Team of the Year. We are developing the Smart Sensor “Brain”, a high profile cutting edge AI system, in partnership with the Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office.

 

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will...

  • Collaborate with other specialists to cultivate solid engineering principles
  • Model engineering practices around architectural design, testability, scalability, and maintainability in regards to, but not limited to, object-oriented programming and design pattern
  • Apply technical, leadership and relational skills to execute projects in highly collaborative environments
  • Lead teams through the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, development, continuous integration and deployment, testing, and transition to sustainment team.
  • Develop and own high-quality code across all levels of the stack from investigation to implementation to testing to release
  • Model solid engineering practices around cloud infrastructure, architectural design, testability, scalability, and maintainability in regards to, but not limited to, object-oriented programming and design patterns
  • Apply experiences using emerging and traditional technologies such as:  high performance desktop visualizations, dynamic frontend web frameworks, strong backend design and development to name a few.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree/experience
  • At least 5 years of software development and engineering experience
  • Programming experience in C++, Java and/or Python
  • Experience with ization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with NoSQL and relational databases
  • Extensive experience with Git, Gitlab Continuous Integration and Deployment, or equivalent experience
  • The ability to obtain a Top Secret level security clearance.  If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. 

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...

  • Experience with dynamic web front end frameworks such as VueJs, React or Angular in addition to the corresponding software architecture design
  • Experience with Java/Kotlin desktop visualization frameworks such as Swing, Java FX or Tornado FX
  • Extensive experience with Python/Flask, Python/FastAPI, Java/Spring
  • Experience working with enterprise cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Strong understanding of API design, REST APIs, HTTP, and Oauth
  • 10+ years of experience in software development
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases, especially in regards to database design and scalability
  • Ability to lead teams through the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, development, continuous integration and deployment, and testing.

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Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

 

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.


About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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