MITRE Corporation - McLean, VA
posted 6 months ago
About the position
At MITRE, we are dedicated to addressing our nation's most pressing challenges while ensuring the well-being of our employees. As a not-for-profit corporation, we operate without commercial conflicts, focusing solely on the public interest. Our R&D centers work on impactful projects in various fields, including cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We strive to create a safer, healthier, and more secure world, and our workplace reflects our commitment to innovation, diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. The Strategy and Policy Department within MITRE's Intelligence Center is on a mission to enhance policy formulation, planning, and strategy execution across the national security enterprise. We leverage all-source intelligence and resource analysis to inform decision-making and address threats in an era of strategic competition. Our vision is to guide the formulation and implementation of strategies that enable sponsor transformation and tackle emerging national and global challenges. We are accountable for programs with key government entities, including the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality applications, designing and implementing testable and scalable code, and driving the execution of software development projects across various technology stacks. You will collaborate with experienced data professionals to address complex challenges faced by the US government, contributing significantly to resolving intricate issues. A passion for building end-to-end solutions and a curiosity for solving complex problems are essential for this role.
Responsibilities
- Develop front-end and back-end programming and scalable software solutions supporting Intelligence Community challenges.
- Collaborate with government sponsors to understand their challenges and develop actionable applications.
- Support the development and deployment of applications to address sponsor challenges, adapting and learning as needed.
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Translate user requirements into robust, scalable, and efficient code.
- Present solutions in a clear and user-friendly manner for all sponsor audiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or similar field and 7 years of experience.
- Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with a FS poly.
- Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
- Proficiency in front-end and back-end languages (e.g. JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java).
- Proficient with one or more CSS frameworks (e.g. Material Bootstrap, Tailwind).
- Proficient in at least one JavaScript framework (e.g. Vue, React, etc.).
- Proficient with one or more server-side languages and database technologies (e.g. JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PostgreSQL).
- Proficient in writing basic SQL statements and possess basic database design knowledge, including data processing (ETL, etc.).
- Proficient in working within a Linux-based environment (e.g. command line, shell scripting, etc.).
- Proficient use of code repository tools and IDEs.
Nice-to-haves
- 7 years of experience in a technical arena and a minimum of 3 years of Full Stack Development experience.
- Expert in one or more front-end languages and libraries (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript).
- Expert in one or more back-end languages (C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Vue).
- Experience with PostgreSQL, AWS managed DB services, and SQLite is preferred.
- Experience with alternate JavaScript runtimes (Bun or Deno).
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Exceptional professional development opportunities
- Culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth
