Software Developer 2 with Security Clearance

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Developer 2 for a hybrid contract opportunity in College Park, MD. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Minimum 5 years of professional software development.
* Programming Languages: Proficiency in C++, Java
* Front-End UI Development: Hands-on experience building UI components with React
* API Development: Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs
* DevSecOps: Working knowledge of Agile, CI/CD (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps), Docker, Kubernetes)
* Testing: Experience with automated testing tools.
* IDE/Tooling: Comfortable using VSCode, Eclipse, or NetBeans.
* Linux/WSL Development: Proficient in developing, building, and debugging applications within Linux/WSL
* Cloud: Practical experience with AWS services.
* Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES We are seeking a versatile mid-level software developer (5+ years of professional experience) to join our defense-focused engineering team. The role emphasizes modern software design, API development, DevSecOps practices, and real-time/combat system projects. * Build and enhance front-end user interfaces using React (including hooks, functional components, state management libraries)
* Design, develop, and maintain back-end services
* Implement responsive UI components and follow UI/UX best practices, integrating with design systems.
* Apply modern design patterns and UI frameworks such as React.
* Develop, test, and deploy code in a Linux/WSL environment.
* Experience with containerized deployments with Docker/Kubernetes.
* Write automated UI tests.
* Collaborate in Agile environment, participate in code reviews PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Experience with Cosmos or similar mission-planning/analysis tools.
* Experience with real-time or combat systems and associated performance constraints.
cyber-security REQUIRED EDUCATION BS degree is required. School must be accredited. HOURS 9/80A schedule. Hybrid remote work based in College Park, MD. HYB ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. * Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date. * Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.