Software Programmer Associate - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA DC Home Office (DCHOME)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ189192
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Suitability:
Agency Specific
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Programming
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Software Applications, Software Systems, Systems Software
Certifications:
Experience:
4 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No
Job Description:
The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) is part of the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NDBC is responsible for a global network of buoys that provide data used for real-time weather observations, forecasting, climate prediction, and tsunami warnings. Lynker, as the primary contractor on the NDBC program, is seeking a Scientific Applications Programmer II who will help develop and maintain software solutions used to receive, quality check, distribute, and archive data from NDBC's global network of buoys. The successful candidate will help drive the solutions for the next generation of NDBC's IT systems.
Education Requirements: BS/BA degree Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Mathematics is preferred.
Position Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with team members to implement easily maintained software code that meets customer requirements and follows industry best practices.
- Team with coworkers to quickly learn NDBC domain knowledge and apply it to software development.
- Gather/clarify requirements from stakeholders/end users; demonstrate frequent progress in the form of working software that can be reviewed by stakeholders to ensure requirements are being met.
- Collaborate with team members, and end users ensuring regular clear communication on status, challenges, and next steps.
- Provide recommendations for software architecture and design decisions.
- Refactor existing code to improve the overall codebase.
- In cooperation with the end user, test application software to ensure accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness to achieve desired results.
- Assist in troubleshooting software applications with a priority on resolving any impacts to NDBC dataflow.
- Troubleshoot and analyze reasons for application failure and revise assigned programs and/or procedures as necessary.
- Follow configuration management and source code control requirements.
- Follow secure coding best practices.
- Program/code solutions using approved programming languages.
- In cooperation with technical support and operations staff, prepare application software procedures and documentation for use, operation, back-up and recovery, problem resolution, shutdown and initialization, and process automation following standardized formats.
- Document new programs or changes to existing programs following standardized formats.
Experience Requirements:
- 4 years or more experience in converting scientific, engineering, and other technical problem formulations into software applications that meet identified requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with industry standard concepts, best practices, and procedures in software design and development.
- Ability to rapidly implement easily maintained code that meets customer requirements.
- Knowledge of web-based development and database concepts are highly desired.
- Experience with programming applications used for environmental data collection and analysis is preferred.
- Good working knowledge of Java, PHP, C/C++, SQL, XML, and HTML preferred.
- Experience with LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and Tomcat development is desired.
- Knowledge of both Linux and Windows operating systems preferred.
- Experience with agile and/or cloud development is considered a plus.
- Knowledge of secure coding best practices is desired.
Other:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Tier II) clearance.
- 100% remote work is an option but require onsite travel to pickup badge and equipment.
Location:
Must be able to commute to below location for onboarding and offboarding activities such as badge and equipment pickup/return
NATIONAL DATA BUOY CENTER
BLDG 3205/3203
STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS 35929
The likely salary range for this position is $63,750 - $86,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Remote
Work Location:
Any Location / Remote
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
PI254032669
Washington, DC
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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