Qualifications
- B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or closely related
- Active TS/SCI security clearance required
- Object-Oriented (OO) Programming skills with modern development languages
- Agile software development practices and tools (e.g., Scrum, Jira)
- Modern cloud-computing software and tools including distributed computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Micro-services, container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Modern data architectures and tools: Python, MATLAB, IDL, Java, JavaScript / Typescript, NodeJS, C++
- Frameworks: Angular, Spring Boot, Vue, QT, React
- Database modeling: OpenSearch Dashboards
- Algorithm development, database design, UI/UX
- Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Test-Driven Development Methodologies (JUnit)
- Web and SOA technologies, visualization technologies, image processing, database and/or geospatial (GIS) technologies
- Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle including agile development processes, tools, and methodologies
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skill
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Strong software engineering background
- Object-oriented programming skills with modern development languages
- Experience with agile software development practices and tools, including Scrum and Jira
- Experience with modern cloud-computing software and distributed computing platforms, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
- Experience with microservices and container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, IDL, Java, JavaScript or TypeScript, Node.js, and C++
- Experience with Angular, Spring Boot, Vue, Qt, or React
- Experience with database modeling and OpenSearch Dashboards
- Experience with algorithm development, database design, and UI/UX
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery tools, including Jenkins and GitLab CI
- Experience with test-driven development and JUnit
- Experience with web and SOA technologies, visualization, image processing, database, or GIS technologies
- Experience across all phases of the software development lifecycle
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
What We Do
NextGen is an award-winning IT solutions and services provider. NextGen is a fast-growing company that employs agile and mature processes in areas of innovation, research and development, program management, systems engineering, and technology commercialization. Current customers include the Department of Defense, Federal Government, and commercial companies. NextGen utilizes a mixed model consisting of Services and Solution Development in support of customer goals. Our core areas of expertise include Software Development, Research and Development, Enterprise IT Systems Engineering, and Cyber Security & Data Management. NextGen obtained ISO 9001 certification and achieved CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraisal. Recent and steady growth led to our recognition by INC 5000 as the 211th (2016), 440th (2017), 1096th (2018), 1703rd (2019), and 2437th (2020) fastest-growing company in the US and 19th fastest growing IT Services Company in the US. NextGen has offices near Aberdeen, MD; Ft. Meade, MD; Dayton, OH; O’Fallon, IL, and Morgantown, WV. We understand the paradigm shift of doing more with less; developing, operating, and supporting complex systems and missions while keeping pace with changing technologies; and providing high-quality working solutions to analysts and warfighters supporting the Federal Government. We aggressively manage internal costs to ensure competitive salaries for top talent while ensuring cost-effective delivery to our customers. As the demand for quality increases, NextGen is well-positioned to tackle the most intricate challenges facing the defense and intelligence communities today.









