Software Developer

Applications Developer

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be considered for this role. Must be US Citizen 

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Applications Developer to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. We are seeking seeking an Applications Developer to develop Space Domain Awareness (SDA) software.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Authorized to Work in the US - Must have an Active Clearance (Green Cards / Visas DO NOT qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles from Lexington, Massachusetts.

Must Have

• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Clearance Level: Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• 7 years - Software Development
• 7 years - Programming
• 7 years - JavaScript
• 7 years - Node.js
• 7 years - Object Oriented Programming

Nice to Have

• Programming
• Java Development
• Python
• SQL
  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Tasks include SDA software design and development, user interface development, and troubleshooting of software and data processing issues.
• Interaction with other organization members and software developers will be required in order to integrate software, ensure functionality, and to occasionally resolve anomalies.
• Assignments will require the candidate to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
• We are seeking highly motivated, exceptionally bright and creative individuals who can think broadly, analyze complex problems, implement solutions in a rapid prototyping environment, and who wish to contribute to the development of cutting edge technology in support of National Security.

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Object-oriented programming
• Software development
• JavaScript
• Node.js
• Java
• Python
• SQL

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.
  

Clearance: Candidates MUST have an Active Secret Clearance in order to be considered for this position due to the nature of the work being done. - MUST be US Citizen

Work Location: This position is HYBRID. The individual will be required to be onsite 3-4 days onsite per week. Candidates are expected to be local at the time of the start of the assignment. Final scheduled TBD by hiring manager.

Interview Process: 1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. The 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.