Full Stack Programmer

Overview:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Full Stack Programmer to support the IT program at a major national laboratory.

This organization provides web design and development services for a national lab. Organization considers the necessary content management and delivery vehicles needed to attain customer business goals, including web content and communication products. The Subcontractor shall consult and support all aspects of web development, such as systems analysis and design, user interface and experience design, workflow support, programming, project leadership, and product user training and support.  Subcontractor experience with web-based products using Web technologies such as HTML5/CSS3, PHP, JavaScript, and jQuery, and working with web content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Cascade Server) Web service usage is required.

Analyze functional business applications and design specifications for functional areas such as finance, accounting, personnel, manpower, logistics, and contracts. Develop block diagrams and logic flow charts. Translate detailed design into computer software. Test, debug, and refine the computer software to produce the required product. Prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation. Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency. Provide technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met. Experience in information system design, including application programming on large-scale database management systems and the development of complex software to satisfy design objectives.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Use judgment to suggest solutions that balance customer needs, business constraints, and technological realities.
• Plan and implement automated and continuous software deployments.
• Mature and streamline DevOps pipelines, policies, and processes.
• Know the newest technologies, industry trends and standard methodologies.
• Develop new applications and improvements to meet emerging business needs.
• Position can telecommute or virtual.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science plus 8 years of experience. In lieu of degree an additional 6 years of related experience totaling 14 years
• Must be US Citizen

Required Skills:

• Agile (preferably Scrum) experience
• Extensive skills in developing web applications, including both back-end and front-end web development experience
• Experience working with content management systems such as WordPress or Drupal
• Experience developing WordPress themes, WordPress plugins, and WordPress Gutenberg front end components
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as PHP, C#, C++, Java along with related object-oriented development principles.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue.js)
• Knowledge of configuration management practices and experience using Git branching/merging strategies within a team environment
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with DevOps pipelines, policies, and processes
• Ability to be self-directed on technical projects
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and CSS pre-processors (e.g., Sass or Less)
• Experience working in cloud-based environments such as AWS or Microsoft Azure
• Experience with web-based development patterns, such as MVC, with understanding of multi-tier systems
• Experience with databases such as SQL, MySQL, Oracle
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as HTML, PHP, JavaScript, Bash, Python
• Ability to conduct methodical assessments of code designed to identify bugs and to ensure code quality
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment
• Understanding of software testing procedures and how to apply them to project work
• Ability to balance competing demands of quality, scope, and schedule and to set customer expectations accordingly.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a required DOE Q security clearance

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2024.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law. #LI-KM1