Quantum Research International, Inc. is seeking an intermediate-level Full Stack Software Developer to design, build, maintain, and enhance applications and specialized utilities supporting the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) Campus East (NCE) in Springfield, VA.
Role Focus
The selected developer will support initiatives for system continuous monitoring by automating key processes, building data-driven tools, and contributing to secure, full-stack software development. The role is onsite in Springfield, VA and available immediately at NGA Campus East (NCE).
Location and Work Setting
- Location: Springfield, VA
- Work mode: Onsite
Responsibilities
- Automate the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to the fullest extent.
- Develop custom tools and dashboards, including executive data visualizations in Tableau, to support system continuous monitoring efforts.
- Lead intermediate-level developers to success.
- Serve as a customer-facing representative and engage with key stakeholders.
- Design application interfaces as a Frontend Designer using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
- Write, develop, and deploy robust code across the full stack, including use of Python.
- Develop, integrate, and maintain databases to support backend application needs.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel at all levels.
- Analyze information to determine development needs for new applications or modifications to existing applications.
- Assess user needs and software requirements to evaluate feasibility within time and cost constraints.
- Apply coding and testing standards, use security testing tools including fuzzing and static-analysis code scanning, and conduct code reviews.
- Apply secure code documentation practices.
- Capture security controls from the requirements phase to integrate security into the process, identify security objectives, and minimize disruption to plans and schedules.
- Compile and write documentation of program development and revisions, including comments in coded instructions for maintainability.
- Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to understand limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
- Consult with engineering staff to evaluate the interface between hardware and software.
- Correct errors through appropriate changes and rechecking to ensure desired results.
- Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict outcomes and consequences.
- Develop secure code and error handling.
- Evaluate reporting formats, cost constraints, and the need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.
- Identify basic common coding flaws at a high level.
Required Qualifications
- S/SCI eligible, subject to CI Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar technical field.
- In lieu of degree, CSSLP or GSEC and experience may be accepted.
- Demonstrated deep knowledge of software development and a high level of understanding.
- Ability to design and develop continuous monitoring tools and dashboards, analyzing and visualizing complex data using Tableau (or similar tools) and other technologies.
- Ability to operate effectively as a Full Stack Developer using Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
- Ability to build interactive user interfaces using React and design robust database structures.
- RMF knowledge upon hire.
- Ability to tailor code analysis for application-specific concerns.
- Ability to use and understand complex mathematical concepts (e.g., discrete math).
- Ability to develop secure software according to secure software deployment methodologies, tools, and practices.
- Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements including confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
- Ability to identify critical infrastructure systems with information communication technology that were designed without system security consideration.
Technologies
- Tableau
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- React
- Python
Company Overview
Quantum Research International, Inc. provides national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products spanning Cybersecurity and Information Operations; Space Operations and Control; Aviation Systems; Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems; Intelligence Programs Support; Experimentation and Test; Program Management; and Audio/Visual Technology Applications. The corporate office is in Huntsville, AL, with physical locations in Aberdeen, MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Crestview, FL; and Tupelo, MS.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
