Software Engineer II

NOMAD GCS DOES NOT SUPPORT THE H1B VISA FOR THIS POSITION.

Position:                Software Engineer II
Division:                Innovative Solutions Group
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 II is a mid-level full stack developer within the Nomad Total Command (NTC) team. NTC 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.  This position also includes the opportunity to create software applications that will be incorporated into NTC, but used internally at Nomad by other Teams, including Project Management and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in software development meetings with the ability to understand strategic and technical discussions.
• Be able to work independently on basic-to-moderately complex projects.
• Be able to understand design system architecture.
• Understand the rationale for selecting in-house development options versus third-party alternatives.
• Develop basic-to-moderately complex frontend user interfaces and backend code for internet/intranet applications:
• recommend design methodologies and toolsets
• advise on the roadmap
• create multimedia applications using authoring tools
• manage priorities throughout the development life cycle to ensure completion in a timely manner
• remove or escalate obstacles
• 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.
• Collaborate with other developers:
  • peer review code
  • escalate issues to management
  • advise on Sprint requirements
• 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-to-moderately challenging projects.
• Avoid repeat mistakes when submitting code and demonstrate learning by asking thoughtful questions after exhausting independent research.
• Timely completion of tasks pursuant to agreed-to Sprint requirements in a quality manner.
• Collaboration with other team members, the escalation of any issues.
• Actively participating in NTC meetings.
• Arrival and departure from work within office hours and responsive outside of such hours as needed.

Required Education & Experience 

Education / Experience:

• MS in Computer Science and 0-2 years’ experience in web programming

or

• BS in Computer Science or related field and 2-4 years’ experience in web programming

or

• High school degree and 6-8 years’ experience in web programming

 Employment Experience:

• Advanced understanding of HTML/CSS, with intermediate programming skills
• Intermediate experience with relational database systems and Object Orientated Programming
• Advanced 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.