Agile Six is a people-first, remote-work company that serves shoulder-to-shoulder with federal agencies to find innovative, human-centered solutions. We build better by putting people first. We are animated by our core values of Purpose, Wholeness, Trust, Self-Management and Inclusion. We deliver our solutions in autonomous teams of self-managed professionals (no managers here!) who genuinely care about each other and the work. We know thats our companys purpose and that we can only achieve it by supporting a culture where people feel valued, self-managed, and love to come to work.
The role
Agile Six is looking for React Native Software Engineers with a strong foundation in React Native, JavaScript, and Typescript for anticipated roles on our cross-functional agile teams. Our partners include: the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and others. Our ideal candidate is patient, curious, proactive, and positive; someone who understands the large impact that even small changes can have on end users, someone able to learn a complex landscape and innovate, someone who constantly seizes opportunities to refine, and someone who is dedicated to accessibility and championing the impact our work has on veterans. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with a passion for working on important problems that have a lasting impact on millions of users and make a difference in our government.
Please note this is an anticipated need, pending contract award response!
Responsibilities
Contribute as part of a cross functional Agile team to develop and maintain mobile applications in an open source ecosystem
Design and build mobile applications using React Native for iOS and Android, leveraging software development principles and best practices
Build and maintain software with an eye towards modular, extensible, and scalable design
Leverage emerging technologies and practices around DevOps, cloud services, AI, automation tools, etc. where appropriate in the course of daily work to improve efficiency and/or quality
Demonstrate and model informal leadership qualities, including taking initiative, taking on challenging tasks, supporting other team mates, and in general creating a positive environment for successful delivery
Collaborate with other teammates through code reviews, pair coding, mentorship, training, knowledge sharing, etc.
Demonstrate strong communication and team collaboration skills
Write automated unit tests and integration tests, and assist in manual testing as needed
As an agile team member, support the team and Product Owner to ensure that work is accurately described and appropriately prioritized, including providing input into user story acceptance criteria and sizing
Support the practice of engineering within the larger company as needed through activities such as:
Assisting in outreach, recruitment, and hiring efforts
Occasionally participating in or otherwise supporting business development efforts, including code or design challenges, writing or reviewing proposal responses, etc.
Participating in communities of practice
We expect the responsibilities of this position to shift and grow organically over time, in response to considerations such as the unique strengths and interests of the selected candidate and other team members and an evolving understanding of the delivery environment.
Basic qualifications
7+ years of experience as a software engineer
2+ year of production experience with React Native on iOS and Android
Demonstrated experience maintaining and enhancing applications with modern JavaScript frameworks, a component-based design system, and REST APIs
Experience with DevOps processes and tools
Experience working on an Agile team and demonstrating an Agile mindset
Experience using automated tests to validate software and build behavior, as well as writing testable code
Understanding of common design patterns, software development principles, front-end engineering patterns, and how to apply them
Experience working in many different areas of the software stack and solving a variety of engineering problems
Ability to work independently on high complexity tasks, and to collaborate as it makes sense for the problem and the work
Experience in an open-source, collaborative development environment
Has lived and worked in the United States for 3 out of the last 5 years
Some of our clients may request or require travel from time to time. If this is a concern for you, we encourage you to apply and discuss it with us at your initial interview
Additional desired qualifications
Familiarity with the US Web Design System
Familiarity with Section-508 and WCAG 2.1AA Accessibility requirements, standards, and testing tools
Experience developing knowledge of complex domain and systems
Experience working in a cross-functional team, including research, design, engineering, and product
Experience working in or with government agencies, especially the VA
You are a U.S. Veteran. As a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, we recognize the transition to civilian life can be tricky, and welcome and encourage Veterans to apply
At Agile Six, we are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Were eager to meet people who believe in our mission and who can contribute to our team in a variety of ways.
Salary and Sixer Benefits
To promote equal pay for equal work, we publish salary ranges for each position.
The salary for this position is $141,387-$148,638
Our benefits are designed to reinforce our core values of Wholeness, Self Management and Inclusion. The following benefits are available to all employees. We respect that only you know what balance means for your life and season. While we offer support from coaches, we expect you to own your wholeness, show up for work whole, and go home to your family the same. You will be seen, heard and valued. We expect you to offer the same for your colleagues, be kind (not bossy), be caring (not directive) and ready to participate in a state of flow. We mean it when we say We build better by putting people first.
All Sixers Enjoy:
Self-managed work/life balance and flexibility
Competitive and equitable salary (equal pay for equal work)
Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) for all employees!
401K matching
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer paid short and long term disability insurance
Employer paid life insurance
Self-managed and generous paid time off
Paid federal holidays and Election day off
Paid parental leave
Self-managed professional development spending
Self-managed wellness days
Hiring practices
Agile Six Applications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.
Note: We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in applying for any of these positions, please reach out to careers@agile6.com. We want to ensure you have the ability to apply for any position at Agile Six.
Please read and respond to the application questions carefully. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.
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