Senior Software Developer

Global Science & Technology, Inc. (GST) is seeking a Senior Software Developer. This position has been approved to work 100% remotely.

Position Summary :

This position will perform analysis, design, and implementation of software and enhancements for the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) application ().

Responsible for successfully implementing the code on the operational system, including full integration and testing.

• Work diligently on the maintenance of legacy systems as well as on future cloud-based systems.
• Develop software engineering standards to be followed by other engineers. Follow general specifications provided by the manager.
• Design and develop distributed applications using Java, Java EE, and Oracle.
• Participate in system and database design meetings. Verify software architecture and interface design.
• Cooperate with other team members through peer reviews to ensure proper coding standards, quality assurance, and verification procedures are employed
• Actively participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements development, architecture, design, implementation, testing, and operations, with limited supervision
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Ability to take a project from scoping requirements through production deployment.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Research emerging technologies. Perform experimental setup, coding, and DevOps-related work. Document the results.
• Recommend tools, methodologies, and technologies based on research.
• JavaScript full stack, including server-side NodeJS and client-based libraries and frameworks (Angular, ReactJS, VueJS)
• Proficiency in SQL and PL / SQL, Essential for interacting with and managing Oracle databases. Oracle Database Administrative skills would be a plus.
• Java-based scripting languages and frameworks (Groovy, Grails)
• Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithm design.

Required Education / Experience / Skills :

BS in Computer Science or Software Engineering with 10+ years of related experience or equivalent (degree work counts towards related experience)

• Proficiency in Java, Java EE, and Java-based technologies
• Proficiency with JavaScript, client and server side.
• Knowledge of Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Splunk, and Jenkins is important.
• Knowledge of JSF, MyFaces, Facelets, Struts, EJBs, Hibernate, Spring, Ajax.
• Expertise in Oracle Database and WebLogic Application Server
• Proficiency in UNIX / LINUX operating systems.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government background investigation.

GST offers competitive salaries; vacation, sick, and holiday leave; major medical, dental, life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance;

401K retirement plan; tuition assistance; and opportunities for employee career growth and development.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

GST is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.