What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Developer position at QinetiQ US?
Company Overview
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).
QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Why Join QinetiQ US?
If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Application Developer who will focus on the development and enhancement support for existing applications as well as new development.
Responsibilities
- Designing, programming/developing, and modifying software systems, applications, and tools, both existing and potentially new in the future
- Analyzing user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
- Collaborating with teammates, other service providers, vendors, and users to develop new program features
- Developing unit and integration tests, in addition to participating in functional and regression tests to ensure programs will produce the desired results and that instructions are correct
- Participating in code reviews by reviewing and incorporating feedback from teammates as well as providing feedback to others based on existing standards and recommended programming practices
- Deploying code to development, test, and production environments using existing DevOps infrastructure/tools
- Reviewing help desk messages periodically and working with other teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
- Organizing and maintaining documentation of application development and subsequent revisions, so others are able to understand the program
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required #qinetiqclearedjob
- Strong Java programming/development skills, with hands-on experience
- Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least one modern front-end framework, preferably Angular
- Experience with, or knowledge of, the Spring Framework and RESTful services
- Experience with, or knowledge of, SQL and ORM libraries such as Hibernate/JPA
- Experience with Git branching and merging within a team to manage source code
- Strong ability to manage competing priorities and communication to multiple stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with, or knowledge of, Elasticsearch
- Experience with, or knowledge of, best practices for developing secure web applications
Company EEO Statement
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
