Spalding Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Software Developer (Containerized Apps) in Lexington Park, MD. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: This is a remote position (see on-site requirements below).

**On-Site Requirements: On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Patuxent River, MD for candidates that are local to the area. Candidates out of state will be onboarded virtually. Training will be virtual and telework maximized/permitted to the greatest extent possible, however for local candidates, training/tasking may require on-site work a few hours per week. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions:

• Research, design, and development of cloud-based IT systems/applications by applying software development principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to recommend system/software improvements and enhance existing capabilities.
• Provide product exploration, technology planning, and formulate solutions for product specifications, performance requirements, software development, and implementation of IT systems/applications.
• Contribute to several software-related project functions for our NAVAIR customer by supporting Agile and DevSecOps implementation activities; collaborate between self-organizing and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain software code and databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating development as part of a team.
• Adhere to software coding standards to ensure software quality and cyber security rules/regulations; utilize development tools to update tasks and stories, check-in, and version control.
• Support daily stand-up meetings.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• Experience deploying applications using Cloud Native methodologies and tools such as Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, Serverless Functions and Microservice Architectures.
• Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and configuration management tools such as Microsoft Azure DevSecOps, Gitlab, Jira, Jama, etc.
• Knowledgeable of REST API, Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, Flask Python, React, Django, JHipster, jQuery, SQL languages and technologies
• Automated Unit, Integration, and Systems testing of components utilizing test behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks such as Cucumber, Quantum, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.

Desired:

• Experience in supporting Red Hat OpenShift and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS) applications, highly desired.
• Experience with Database Management Systems (DBMS) and tools such as Oracle, SQL Server, Hadoop, Splunk, Teradata, and SQLite.
• Experience with deployment of applications within the NAVAIR hosting environments.

Security Clearance:
Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:
BS or BA technical degree (Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Mathematics, Management or Relevant Technical Discipline) and 5 years related experience OR AS or AA degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, military status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minorities, women, disabled, and veterans to apply for job openings within our company.