Are you looking to support innovative web-based applications and other technologies that improve the way in which Federal agencies develop their regulations and analyze public feedback on current and emerging policy issues? ICF is seeking a detail-oriented software engineer to fill a full-time position to contribute to our area of business that focuses on the development, enhancement, monitoring, operation, and maintenance of ICF’s technology solutions that assist federal agencies in preparing and finalizing their regulations and in processing and analyzing comments on highly scrutinized and often controversial public policy topics.
This full-time position is available immediately and can be filled either as a fully remote position or as a position primarily located in Reston, VA (i.e., in the DC Metro area) with flexibility for telework considered.
What you’ll do…
As a Software Engineer, you will provide technical expertise on applications and technologies that support applied research and consulting services in support of national-level Federal agency policies and regulatory programs. You will work with a team of regulatory and policy analysis, economists and technologists that provide a wide range of support services to improve the effectiveness of regulatory and non-regulatory programs. You will liaison with IT support teams for run-time support and application development by managing work requests and identifying the correct course of action to limit product outages. You will work with teams to define requirements for new features and help troubleshoot existing features as needed. You will perform regular code reviews, bug fixes, evaluate software testing results, and annual security assessments. You will act as a consultant across the organization as cloud solutions are developed to meet client needs.
What you will need (minimum qualifications):
- Bachelor's or Associate’s degree and 5+ years of software engineering experience
- U.S. Citizenship is required per federal contracts
- Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance
What we would like you to have (preferred qualifications):
Technical skills
- Proficiency in object-oriented languages (e.g., TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python)
- Familiarity with statistical languages (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, Matlab)
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL and NoSQL)
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience with web frameworks (e.g., Angular, Spring, Flask, or Django)
- Cloud platform experience (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Services, or Azure)
- Familiarity with servers, Messaging & Streaming technologies (e.g., Tomcat, RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka)
- Experience with data interchange formats and technologies (e.g., JSON & XML), including REST services
- Automation-based testing experience (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG)
- SCM, Issue Tracking & Collaboration tools proficiency (e.g., Git/GitHub, Bitbucket, Maven; Jira, Assembla; Confluence)
- Familiar with Agile project management practices and adaptable to different project environments.
- Familiarity with additional technologies like Qlik, Tableau, Micro-Services, Web-services, Chatbots, Machine Learning (ML)/deep learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Lucene/ElasticSearch
Additional Skills
- Excellent organizational and project/task management skills, including attention to detail, ability to work independently, and ability to multi-task under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to interact with ICF staff and other users of supported ICF applications and systems, to gain familiarity with requirements associated with such applications/systems
- Eagerness and ability to learn new skills and technologies quickly.
- Ability to mentor analysts on code quality and efficiency.
Why you’ll love working here:
- Comprehensive health benefits and corporate wellness program
- Competitive vacation and retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A diverse workforce that values equity and inclusion
- Employee community networks to support a diverse, inclusive workplace
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to meet your professional goals.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights, the Pay Transparency Statement, or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$79,154.00 - $134,561.00
Virginia Remote Office (VA99)
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What We Do
ICF is a global advisory and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees in industries across the public and private sectors. For over 50 years, we’ve been helping clients take on some of the world’s most complex challenges to produce exceptional results. Our work is the catalyst to help shape the future for all.
Beyond our purpose-driven work, we invest in our employees and their experience with us. We have numerous options for healthcare and many additional benefits, including immediate access to 401k retirement matching and pet insurance. Our Employee Community Networks help members find support, belonging, and growth by enhancing internal networks and professional development. We offer paid volunteer time and match your donations. As learning is a never-ending journey, we offer tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, communities of practice to contribute to and grow from, and memberships to LinkedIn Learning and Coursera. We aim to consider every aspect of how to invest in people so they can belong, grow, and thrive with us.
Why Work With Us
At ICF, we are a purpose-driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. We are not all the same. And that has always been our greatest strength. We are at our best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do th
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