Software Engineer - Junior

Join Our Talent Community to Stay Connected! *This position is contingent upon contract award. * Job Summary: The Junior Software Engineer will provide software development support to DoD clients and help implement technologies, assist in designing technical architectures, and work with systems development teams at our office in Melbourne, Florida. Responsibilities: Perform software development, assist in system architecture design, and system testing for Cloud Application/Cloud Services. Develop initiatives in a team setting, working with algorithm developers and other software engineers. Work in multiple programming languages including but not limited to Python, HTML, CSS, Node.JS, and JavaScript, along with Graphical User Interface development. Write containerized Cloud Services backend applications/systems and help implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and other DevSecOps practices. Utilize a code versioning control system (Git with GitLab/GitHub or similar), for source code control. Assist in managing a continuous integration environment onsite using Jenkins to test code releases. Requirements: Must be a US citizen. Must have the ability to obtain a secret or higher security clearance. BS in Computer Science or related field and one (1) or more years of directly related experience. Experience in Linux server environments with proficiency in shell scripting. Knowledge and skills/abilities in Linux, Python, HTML, CSS, Node.JS, JavaScript, Typescript, Gitlab, Docker, and Commercial Cloud Services (AWS, or similar). Ability to research technical issues. Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Experience with Docker. Ability to work in multiple programming languages including but not limited to JavaScript (Node.js), TypeScript, Python, etc. Experience programming in Linux. Good communication and listening skills. Must be able to interact with algorithm development and software teams. Successful background and drug screening check. Preferred Requirements: Secret or higher clearance. Prior experience working with CCSDS, OMS/UCI, CDM, C2SSA COI, and EOSSA data formats or other Space Systems-related data types. Ability to create customized code to perform data ingestion, processing, and transformation/translation. Includes ability to code solutions which utilize data from multiple sites, sensors and/or data types. Familiarity with industry standards and best practices regarding web development security. Experience developing software in a classified environment. DevSecOps or DevOps experience. Federal Cloud Computing Strategy and Standards. Knowledge and expertise in user access control for secure access to information systems. Familiarity with dynamic front-end content, including React, Angular, or similar technologies. Experience with classified development platforms. Physical Demands or Work Environment: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The majority of the time is spent in an office setting. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. About ZelTech ZelTech is a minority owned small business (NAICS 541715) specializing in customer threat reduction. We provide a full spectrum of threat reduction services from planning, training, operations, R&D, advising, and solution prototyping across our services and solutions business groups. We combine best of breed engineering practices, subject matter expertise, design services, computer science, and data analytics with innovative approaches in artificial intelligence and machine learning, AR/VR, R&D, and physics-based modeling and simulation providing tailored solutions addressing our customer’s unique threat requirements. Our Mission We provide customers with the knowledge, tools, and solutions needed for correct and timely decisions and effective actions to help ensure U.S. national security. Diversity Workforce Zel Tech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401k immediate vesting with company match Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account with company contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bonuses for performance Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment Educational assistance and special training programs Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life) Group life insurance (Company paid) Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid) Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave Health and fitness reimbursement Referral bonuses Employee discounts on various services and products Equal Opportunities Zel Tech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.