CLEARANCE REQUIRED: TS/SCI
This job is located at: Nellis AFB, NV
Job Description
Computer Programmer position that supports the 526th Intelligence Squadron (526 IS) at Nellis AFB, NV. This position is part of a large Military Intelligence Program supporting the USAF Air Combat Command (ACC) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission.
Primary Responsibilities
Will work with with Modeling and Simulation Team to determine, analyze, and develop requirements for software systems through interpreting standards, specifications, and user needs as a system analyst.
Manage, maintain and control the scope, budget, schedules, resources, risk, and issue resolution in compliance with guidelines to include but not limited to Web Architecture; Content Management; Load Balancing; High Availability Integration; API and Web Service Management; Database Architecture; Performance Tuning; Content Distribution; Software Design; and Technology Evaluation.
Collaborates with customer’s technical leads and intelligence analyst regarding requirement elicitation, and documentation and acceptance criteria in fast-paced agile environment.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, working within broadly defined parameters.
Makes daily product decisions, works on a collaborative team, pairs with team members, and helps ensure user satisfaction using Lean and Agile methodologies.
Develops and writes/codes new (or modifies existing) computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs following software assurance best practices.
Ensures compliance with DoD directives and standards for security and interoperability.
Protects operating systems, application software, files, and databases from unauthorized access to sensitive information, or misuse of communication-computer resources.
Design, code, and test software. Code using C#, Python, .Net and Java/JavaScript as primary development languages.
Troubleshoot software errors and technical issues in development, QA, and production environments.
Required Qualifications
Must have a current TOP SECRET SCI security clearance.
Proficiency with web application technologies and Web Content Management System (WCSM).
Understanding and experience performing programming functions such as designing, coding, testing, or documenting software.
Knowledge of Agile/Lean Development methodologies. Experience with C#, Python, .Net and Java/JavaScript.
Why work for QSL?
Our founders, Mel Wick and Bill Cronin, retired from storied careers in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Community. Like many Americans and military veterans, they felt a strong desire to support the nation’s response to the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in any way they could. They established QSL to do just that,
Stay in the Fight! QSL is built on a SOF culture, emphasizing selfless-service and teamwork. Our employees work to ensure that warfighters have every possible resource and all necessary support to safely accomplish their missions in defense of our nation.
QSL's Benefit Package
Because we believe our employees are our most valuable asset, offering a competitive comprehensive compensation package is very important to us. It is the goal of QSL to attract and retain the highest level of experience and technical talent necessary for successful performance. In order to accomplish this, we feel that it is necessary to provide satisfying work, an excellent work environment, and we continually monitor the marketplace to ensure that our total compensation/benefit package remains competitive.
Listed below are some of our standard benefits. We combine all traditional paid time off (Federal holidays, sick time, leave time personal days, jury duty, bereavement, etc.) into one category which allows employees flexibility in how they use their leave time and enables them to better balance their career with their personal needs.
- Combined Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
- Disability (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Vision Insurance (CONUS-based employees)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Discount Programs
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D.