Applications Developer (TS/SCI + Poly)

Description

The DarkStar Group is seeking an Applications Developer with a TS/SCI + Poly to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.

THE PROJECT

The DarkStar Group's team uses AI/ML approaches (including NLP) to speed the analysis of massive amounts of aging data to determine what can and cannot be declassified, and the resulting redaction of portions of data items. This effort is critical to protecting our exponentially-growing classified data sets and to responding to an increased number of FOIA requests. The team consists of Data Scientists, ML experts, Software Engineers, Data Analysts, and Systems Integrators working very closely with groups of customer Analysts.

Work on this program takes place in the Herndon, VA area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).

THE ROLE

• Engineering Excellence: Design, build, and maintain high-quality software systems that are scalable, efficient, and reliable.
• Problem Solving: Use your superhuman analytical skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Innovation: Continuously innovate and push the boundaries of technology to develop cutting-edge software solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with fellow super-developers, product managers, and designers to bring ideas to life.
• Code Quality: Ensure your code is clean, maintainable, and adheres to best practices. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Security: Implement robust security measures to protect software systems from vulnerabilities and cyber threats.
• User-Centric Design: Create software with the end-user in mind, ensuring an intuitive and seamless user experience.
• Experience: Proven experience as an Applications Developer with a portfolio of successful projects.
• Technical Skills: Mastery of multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript) and proficiency with various frameworks and tools.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of tackling complex challenges.
• Team Player: Excellent collaboration and communication skills, capable of working effectively in a team environment.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing technological landscape.
• Education: A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Engineering Precision: Write efficient, reliable, and high-performance code with pinpoint accuracy.
• Innovative Thinking: Develop groundbreaking solutions that set new standards in the industry.
• Debugging Mastery: Identify and fix bugs with X-ray vision-like precision.
• Technical Adaptability: Quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks with ease.
• Join Us: If you're a visionary Applications Developer with superhuman abilities and a passion for technology, we want you on our team! Apply now to become a Super Hero Applications Developer, where your extraordinary skills will be celebrated and put to use in creating a brighter digital future.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Node.js, React, Angular, etc.). Strong understanding of OCR tools and libraries (e.g., Tesseract, Google Vision API, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Implementing graphical user interface (GUI) components in web applications using the Angular framework
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Asynchronous programming paradigms
• Ability to design, develop, test and implement new applications based on project requirements
• Decomposing concepts to discrete development tasks and managing your work to a deadline
• Ability to develop wireframes and storyboards to help stakeholders conceptualize a front-end solution
• Optimizing front end applications for maximum speed and scalability

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Automated testing for front end applications (i.e. Jasmine, Selenium, Cypress)
• Linux (Bash) shell scripting
• Web-based platforms to perform searches or analytics on large data sets
• Should be familiar with developing front-end solutions with 508 compliances inmind
• Middle-tier application design and development using any framework - NodeJs, Java, Python
• Development and deployment of applications in the Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) environment or an Amazon Web Services cloud environment
• Data visualization tools (i.e. Tableau, Pandas, D3.js, ggplot, etc)
• Open-source front end libraries that manipulate PDF documents such as PDF.js
• Proficiency in Python software development, especially web service development in Flask or Django

About The DarkStar Group

Our Company

The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you.

Our Benefits

The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:

• very strong salaries;
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
• the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
• 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
• a generously-funded HSA;
• an 8% 401(k) contribution;
• 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
• the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
• a generous training budget;
• $25,000 employee referral bonuses;
• business development / growth incentives; and
• top notch company swag.

** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

Tom Morton
Senior Technical Recruiter
The DarkStar Group, LLC

https://thedarkstargroup.com/career-opportunities/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/morton-tom/