Software Engineer Associate

An Associate Software Engineer is an entry-level (0–2 years experience) role responsible for coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining software applications under senior guidance. They assist with project implementation, create technical documentation, and collaborate in agile teams to build, test, and deploy features using languages like Java, Python, or C++

Functional Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on programs intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions
• Ensures software standards are met.
• Key Responsibilities
  • Coding & Development: Writing, debugging, and maintaining code for software applications based on technical specs.
  • Testing & QA: Performing unit tests and collaborating with quality assurance teams to ensure high-quality, error-free products.
  • Technical Support: Assisting in designing, documenting, and troubleshooting software systems.
  • Collaboration: Working within an agile team, participating in sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
  • Learning & Growth: Advancing knowledge of company codebases, tools, and best practices. 

Clearance:

• TS/SCI

Experience Requirements:

• BS in a Science (e.g., CS)
• 5-9 years' experience Java programming and integration
• Building Angular2+ WebApp using components, services and modules, async and subscription-based coding
• Increased code coverage via Spock unit tests by 50% for multiple aspects of the codebase
• Helped build CICD pipeline deployment via Linux machines, docker images and Jenkins deployment
• Decreased security issues including server-side request forgeries, insecure header manipulation
• Setup a testable environment involving MIDB, NiFi, HDFS, Kafka, Apache Rya, Robusto and Apache Solr
• Environment: Java, Angular 2, Spock, Jenkins, MIDB, HDFS, Kafka, Apache Rya, Robusto and Apache Solr

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++) and basic understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Tools: Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., version control system Git).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills

Highly Desired Skills:

• Cloud
• JavaScript
• HTML 5
• REST
• Maven 6

Desired Skills:

• Web 3.0
• Resource Description Framework (RDF)
• Eclipse
• Cloudera
• Accumulo
• HDFS
• Solr and Kafka
• Pivotal
• Cloud Foundry
• Amazon Web Services
• Graph Analytics