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Position: Software Engineer I
Division: Innovative Solutions Group (ISG)
Department: Software Engineering
Status: Full-Time
Overview: Nomad Global Communications Solutions (Nomad) is a leading provider of advanced interoperable communication solutions for disaster response, tactical operations, mobile telemetry, and medical command centers. We serve customers within the state and federal government, as well as private sector customers worldwide. Our mission is to provide seamless solutions when every second matters.
The Software Engineer I is a junior full stack developer within the Software Engineering Team. ISG develops and supports the technology integrated into Nomad’s specialty vehicles and shelters. This technology provides detailed insight into each product and allows a user to remotely control its features and functions, as well as log all such activity.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in software development meetings with the requirement to research elements of the discussion that were not understood.
- Be able to work independently on basic projects.
- Maintain interest in and ability to learn design system architecture.
- Learn the rationale for selecting in-house development options versus third-party alternatives.
- Develop basic complex frontend user interfaces and backend code for internet/intranet applications:
- learn design methodologies and toolsets
- take steps to understand the roadmap
- learn how to create multimedia applications using authoring tools
- manage priorities throughout the development life cycle to ensure completion in a timely manner
- remove or escalate obstacles
- learn to design and conduct tests prior to delivery
- Debug and troubleshoot development issues across platforms.
- Take ownership of projects and provide input sufficient to complete Sprints.
- Weigh in on Sprint workload, advise management of any delays, and escalate substantive issues.
- Work on multiple projects concurrently and escalate issues in a timely manner.
- Support end users by developing documentation and assistance tools.
- Stay current on internet/intranet technologies and software products.
Accountabilities
Satisfy the requirements of the above responsibilities on a quarterly basis, specifically:
- Learn system architecture design, frontend coding, and backend coding sufficient to complete basic projects.
- Avoid repeat mistakes when submitting code and demonstrate learning by asking thoughtful questions after exhausting independent research.
- Complete in a timely manner tasks pursuant to agreed-to Sprint requirements in a quality manner.
- Collaborate with other team members, the escalation of any issues.
- Actively participate in NTC meetings.
- Arrive and depart from work within office hours and responsive outside of such hours as needed.
Required Education & Experience
Education / Experience:
- BS in Computer Science or related field and 0-2 years’ experience in web programming
or
- High school degree and 4-6 years’ experience in web programming
Employment Experience:
- Intermediate understanding of HTML/CSS, with intermediate programming skills
- Basic experience with relational database systems and Object Orientated Programming
- Basic understanding of web application function, including security, session management, SSL Certificates, and user authentication and authorization
Technical:
- Languages: Intermediate Level - Java, Typescript, NODEJS, JavaScript
- Frameworks: Basic Level - Angular 2+ or React
- Data Management: Basic Level - SQL, MQTT
Preferred Additional Experience
- Languages: Kotlin
- Frameworks: Vue, Express JS
- Data Management: MongoDB, QuestDB
- Security Principles: JSON web tokens, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- Experience with USG-affiliated coding projects
- Experience with network diagnostics and network analytical tools
- Experience with web application architecture
Compensation & Benefits
- Nomad offers a competitive base pay along with a benefits package
Promotion & Compensation Increases
Advancement based on:
- achieving at least “Meets Expectations” in the two most recent quarterly reviews, with “Exceeds Expectations” in at least 25% of the categories for both reviews
- completing at least 40 hours while in grade of continuing software education courses and participating in conferences, workshops, and hackathons
Nomad GCS is an equal opportunity employer, (EOE,) and voluntarily follows affirmative action guidelines. As an equal opportunity employer, Nomad GCS does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
Top Skills
What We Do
In 2002, four friends who'd been guiding raft trips in Northwest Montana noticed a lack of modern connectivity on wildfire front lines. An opportunity to serve the greater good had presented itself and Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) was launched.
Many things have changed since those early days, but Nomad’s core, guiding principle has not—everything we do revolves around our customers' mission success, an ethos summed up by a promise:
Connected customers, at all times, anywhere in the world.
Today, Nomad is a world-leading manufacturer of Engineer-to-Order (ETO), Connected Mobile Operations Centers (CMOCs). Our team of 300 serves defense, public safety, emergency operations, healthcare, telco, education, and other customers at the intersection of mission mobilization, operational control, and connectivity.
Nomad's full-line production includes self-contained engineering, manufacturing, technology integration, and support. Our mission-driven approach and laser focus on the safety, security, simplicity, speed, and reliability of our solutions stands alone in the industry.
Customers trust Nomad to empower critical deployments…
When every minute matters.
