Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Software Developer

Location: This position is ONSITE . 4 days a week. MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA.

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance. Candidates who do not have an active top secret clearance must be willing to pursue a top secret clearance.- Must Be US Citizen to apply

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

Aquila Technology is seeking a Software Developer to join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The candidate will be responsible for implement algorithms to process large datasets obtained from a proprietary database platform. This work may include front-and back-end development. The candidate must be experienced in software requirements, design, development, integration, testing, documentation, and maintenance. Work will be executed primarily in Rust and Python in a Linux environment using open source and custom software.

Must Have

• Clearance Level: Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• 5 years - NoSQL database technology
• 2 years - Developing Distributed and Cloud-Based Systems and Services
• 5 years - Object- and service-oriented development skills (microservices architecture)
• 2 years - Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• 5 years - Programming Languages (Java, JavaScript, Python)
• 2 years - Developing scalable software architectures in cloud-native environments
• 5 years - CI/CD pipelines tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Ansible, etc.)
• 1 years - Front end development with modern visualization tools (e.g., Grafana or Kibana)
• 5 years - Architecting software systems
• 1 years - Developing/deploying (with) agentic and generative AI solutions 1

Nice to Have

• Data/Reporting
• Designing and/or working with statistical inference models
• Experience
• Currently holds a Top Secret Clearance
• Programming
• Unix/Linux Shell Scripts
• Security
• Identity Management/ICAM solution
• Software Tools
• Full Software Lifecycle Automation and Testing Tools
• Multi-threaded applications
• Embedded systems architectures
  Required Skills:
  
• Experience developing/deploying (with) agentic and generative AI solutions
• Experience developing distributed and cloud-based systems and services
• Experience architecting software systems
• Strong object- and service-oriented development skills, including microservices architecture
• Experience with modern DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Git/GitOps, JIRA, Confluence, etc.
• Experience with at least one NoSQL database technology
• Experience with modern programming languages such as Rust, Python, and Java
• Experience creating and managing container environments, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Front end development with modern visualization tools (e.g., Grafana or Kibana)
• Works well in a fast moving, small team environment, both independently and collaboratively

Preferred Skills:

• Experience developing scalable software architectures in cloud-native environments
• Knowledge of full software lifecycle automation and testing tools
• Expertise in modern software design patterns and frameworks
• Expertise in high performance multi-threaded applications
• Experience with Identity Management/ICAM solution
• Familiarity with embedded systems architectures
• Unix shell scripting capability
• Comfortability in designing and/or working with statistical inference models

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member's Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

• $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
• Fully vested from day one
• Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) - Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Work Location: This role is expected to be onsite at least 4 days a week, with one remote day as needed.

Clearance Level: Candidates must have at least an active Secret clearance to be considered for this position. Candidates who do not have an active top secret clearance must be willing to pursue a top secret clearance.
Interview Procedures: Will be via video conference for initial interview and may advance to in-person panel interview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Remote work, Work from home, 2 days per week

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