Programmer

JT4 is hiring a Programmer III for their Edwards AFB located in California.

JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. We develop and maintain realistic integrated test and training environments, and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

The NGDC Programmer III will be responsible for the following:

• Design, development, and coding of the front-end for a web app, primarily using JavaScript.
• Integration with backend APIs.
• With direction from the supervisor and development lead, implement features and user interface elements to ensure the application operates and performs as designed.
• Assist with gathering requirements from stakeholders and creating user stories, tasks, and subtasks based on those requirements.
• Communicate effectively both in-person and using electronic collaboration tools (email, chat, video and audio calling).

DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Strong ability to work in common JavaScript frameworks (e.g.. Vue, React, Angular).
• Understanding the usage of Web Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Understanding of and experience with common industry collaboration tools: Gitlab, Jira, Confluence.
• Experience with processes testing, flight testing, especially experience working within the Air Force Developmental Test and Evaluation Community.
• Experience working in the data analytics field.
• Experience utilizing CI/CD methods.
• Experience working with both Waterfall and Agile development methodologies.
• An understanding of basic cloud hosting services and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Other programming language experience (C, C , Rust, Golang).
• A knowledge of Statistical languages (R, Matlab, Julia).
• An understanding of SysML and Model-Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman).
• Experience with clustering software (Kubernetes).
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).
• Backend or full stack development experience (Python Django).
• Experience with Object Relational Mapping (ORM).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer Programming; or equivalent technical training from an accredited academic institution, completion of a recognized certification program, or equivalent experience and demonstrated skills, knowledge, and technical competence in computer programming.
• Possess a minimum of 3 years of additional related experience.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency with required computer languages and have a good understanding of computer systems including networks, servers, and personal computers.
• Must possess planning and organizing skills and be able to work under deadlines.
• Must possess verbal and written communication skills to permit interaction with other employees.
• Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and possess a current State issued driver's license.

The expected pay range for this position is $67,390 to $101,920

The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.