Applications Developer (TS/SCI + Poly)
Apply NowCompany: The DarkStar Group, LLC
Location: Herndon, VA 20171
Description:
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
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:
** 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
tom.morton@thedarkstargroup.com
https://thedarkstargroup.com/career-opportunities/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/morton-tom/
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
- The DarkStar Group is seeking an Applications Developer to support applications development and operations and maintenance of a variety of systems and initiatives focused on streamlining operations, automating processes, and aligning customer solutions to the overarching digital architecture. The ideal candidate will help promote state-of-the-art IT solutions, collaborating with IT mission partners to share technology and lessons learned and ensure records management processes and requirements are included in the early design stages of IT solutions across the Intelligence Community. Additionally, this individual will work in concert with the customer technical interfaces to ensure future plans for technology are in line with the plans for the overall customer architecture. Expertise in Java and Python, designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications is crucial. The ideal candidate will have experience in building scalable and efficient applications, integrating APIs, and working with databases. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet business requirements.
- Design, develop, and maintain software applications using Java and Python.
- Collaborate with business analysts, UX designers, and other developers to understand project requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Implement and maintain APIs for seamless integration between different systems.
- Optimize application performance, ensuring scalability and security.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring a high level of quality and reliability.
- Work with relational and MySQL databases for data storage and retrieval.
- Follow best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to existing applications.
- Experience with Microservices
- Experience with front end development using Angular
- Familiarity with Source code management and integration (ex - GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins)
- Experience in an Agile environment
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
tom.morton@thedarkstargroup.com
https://thedarkstargroup.com/career-opportunities/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/morton-tom/