Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.
Location: Warrenton VA / Ft. Meade Maryland
Position Description: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer that possess a mix of talent areas related to full-stack development. As part of our team, you will provide software and web development services. Our ideal candidate would possess a broad range of skills as our scope of work spans various technologies. Examples of technologies we are currently using to support our customers include Java, Python, JavaScript, Angular, React, and ElasticSearch. Altamira Technologies Corporation encourages independent problem solving but also provides deep reach-back support and a collaborative environment for our engineering team. We are looking for candidates who have experience with developing and are not afraid to adapt to the right architecture, languages, and libraries to build the best systems for the mission and deliver the best user experience.
Role and Responsibilities
- Must have strong Java skills – no exceptions.
- Produce software based on desired functionality provided by users and analysts
- Interpret mission needs and requirements to produce user-friendly software systems
- Leverage continuous integration to create sustainable and maintainable software
- Interact with teammates and users through whiteboard sessions and/or design documents to establish circular feedback
- Able to meet deadlines and adjust to evolving scope as requested by customer.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 6-8 years experience with a BS degree
- Must have strong Java, JavaScript/Typescript experience – no exceptions.
- Other languages like Python, Angular, ELK stack, Redis, Web Services (REST), Containerization (such as docker, lxc), Kubernetes, helm, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Android development, NoSQL and SQL databases, Xmidas are desired.
Abilities and Competencies
- Top Secret / SCI / CI Poly Clearance REQUIRED
- Self-motivated and eager to work intently to satisfy mission requirements
- Adaptable and has the desire to maintain our company culture
- Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written communications
- Ability to multitask and adjust priorities as needed
- Work with a geographically disparate team.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the scope of the position, relevant experience, education, certifications, internal equity, customer contractual requirements, security clearance requirements, and other legitimate business considerations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 6-8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree
- Strong Java experience
- Strong JavaScript or TypeScript experience
- Top Secret clearance
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and adjust priorities
- Ability to work with a geographically distributed team
- Python experience
- Angular experience
- ELK Stack experience
- Redis experience
- REST web services experience
- Containerization experience, such as Docker or LXC
- Kubernetes experience
- Helm experience
- Machine Learning experience
- Data Analytics experience
- Android development experience
- NoSQL and SQL database experience
- Xmidas experience
What We Do
Altamira Technologies Corporation is a top open source technology company in the national security space. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira provides engineering and analytic services to the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities. Altamira focuses on creating innovative solutions that leverage common standards in architecture, data and security, which enables the company to solve complex issues of great importance to the nation while lowering engagement costs through speed of adoption, collaboration, and trust.
