[Remote] Full Stack Software Engineer

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leidos is a leading industry and technology company serving government and commercial customers with innovative digital solutions. They are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to support Navy application development, utilizing skills in Java, JavaScript, and functional programming within an Agile environment. Responsibilities In this role, you will join a small team of developers supporting Navy application development You will work hand-in-hand with software developers to ensure successful software execution through Agile software development practices Joining our team, you will be assisting the Battlespace Awareness and Information domain, working with other developers to support frontline warfighters You will work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development Using industry trending technologies like React and functional programming, you will develop and design new web applications in Java, Clojure, SQL, JavaScript and HTML 5 in a Windows/Linux environment The team currently uses the Agile Scrum methodology of development to meet their customer's needs Skills Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4 to 12+ years of related experience Possess functional programming experience with languages such as Clojure, Haskell, Lisp, or similar Proficiency with a Relational Database Management System (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and SQL programming Requires proficiency with web application technologies (e.g., JBoss, Apache Tomcat, etc.) and development of RESTful web-services Must be highly skilled with Java, JavaScript, and HTML5 Proficiency in React/Redux, Node.js; related JavaScript frameworks such as AngularJS desirable Ability to complete software tasks within the sprint based on your estimates Experience with API design Experience with PKI client and server Certificates Ability to research technical alternatives and come to sound conclusions Ability to be proactive and voice opinions when identifying issues/concerns Design, implement, debug, and test React/JS front-end user stories as directed by the product owner Participate in sprint reviews & planning sessions at the customer site in the Point Loma area, demonstrating your sprint user stories Mentor and teach junior staff innovative techniques for React/JS development Decompose epics into user stories that can be implemented within a 2-week sprint by junior developers Define epics and user stories based on direct technical discussion with application users Participate, in-person, in planning sessions and technical discussions at the customer site to create user stories for the backlog Define task scope using informal technical discussions and reference material Contribute to defining sprint user story content based on understanding of inter-dependencies and prioritization of the backlog Conduct application trouble shooting and debugging at the customer site, as needed Collaborate with back-end Java developers to define required web services, and implement solutions using these services Contribute to prioritizing the backlog Maintain coding standards and reviewing pull requests from multiple team members Analyze requirements, collaborate with the architect, and team members to produce testable implementations Learn the Navy application problem domain to lead and contribute to technical discussions for application development Benefits Competitive compensation Health and Wellness programs Income Protection Paid Leave Retirement Company Overview Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Scoresby, Victoria, AU, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https//www.leidos.com/company/global/australia.

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