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Activity within the broader open-source software community would be looked upon favorably but is not required.\nExperience with software development methodologies, such as version control systems like Git and Subversion and knowledge of UML.\nExperience using multiple languages, including the following: C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Python. Applicants with experience only in Fortran will not be considered.\nFamiliarity with testing methodologies, writing and implementing manual and automated testing processes and test strategies.\nFamiliarity with code quality metrics and tools.\nFamiliarity with DevOps.\nFamiliarity with Agile concepts and practices.\nCode Sample:\nAn open source code sample that may be used for evaluation purposes will be required during the application process. Your code sample should be related in some way to the subject of this post. It should be object-oriented, contain five or more classes, show a sophisticated understanding of the project and be your sole work to a very high degree ( >95%). Samples in Fortran are not acceptable. 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