Title: Senior Software Developer

Reports to: Solutions Architect

Based in: St. Petersburg, FL

Work Type: Onsite with some Hybrid

FSLA Exempt

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Pay: $105k - $130k

Pole Star Defense is a leading provider of maritime domain awareness, maritime security, and fisheries monitoring systems to the government sector. Since 1998, we have pushed the limits of innovation, mitigating growing threats to ships, supply chains, cargo, territorial waters and, most importantly, safety of lives at sea and beyond. Today, we continue to develop and implement pioneering intelligence technologies to protect customer vessels, people, maritime domain, and reputation.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Pole Star Defense is looking for a Senior Software Developer to head our growing development team and be at the forefront of our company’s innovations and designs. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of new software systems in an agile DevSecOps environment. While you will have your own programming and coding duties, you will also serve as a resource and mentor for our junior developers. To ensure success as a Senior Software Developer, you should have high-level managerial skills, in-depth knowledge of programming languages, and outstanding project management skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meeting with development managers to discuss software projects
Conducting feasibility studies for upgraded software systems
Designing new software programs, websites, and applications
Assigning tasks to junior developers such as coding, testing, debugging, and analytics
Writing advanced programming code
Reviewing updated software systems
Managing project timelines and tasks
Writing development reports
Creating technical documents for new software programs
Training staff on software use

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of software development experience
Advanced knowledge of programming languages including JavaScript, HTML5, C++, Java, SQL, and PHP
Knowledge of system frameworks including .NET, Git, AngluarJS, and GitHub
Experience working with Agile development technologies
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or relevant work experience
AWS Certified Developer - Associate or related certifications

DESIRED SKILLS (Not Required):

Experience working with DHS or DoD
Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Ability for up to 10% travel both domestic and international.

Benefits

Pole Star Defense offers benefits that are designed to lead an evolving marketplace and encourage a healthy balance between work and life. Highlights of those benefits are listed below:

Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability insurance for employees and dependents (100% covered by company)
Life insurance, company funded to 3x salary
20 days annual leave (can buy or sell more days)
Up to a 10% Annual bonus available
Up to a 5% 401K matching
Gym membership subsidy
Volunteer Day PTO
Refer-a-friend recruitment bonus

WORK SCHEDULE NOTE:

While this position is scheduled for a traditional Monday – Friday work week, our systems run 24/7/365 and as such, you may be expected to perform out of hours, on-call support on an as needed basis. Additional compensation may be available for working on-call, standby, or holiday hours.

This is a Public Trust position and requires completion of a State and Federal Criminal History Report (i.e., background check) and may require a Department of Defense security clearance. Current and future employment will be contingent upon satisfactory completion.

This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Pole Star Defense is a U.S. Government contractor and is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

COVID 19 CONSIDERATIONS:

Pole Star Defense follows all local and federal guidelines on how to best protect its employees, visitors, and guests from the COVID 19 virus. This includes following guidance and implementing policies set forth by the CDC, WHO and OSHA.

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