Mid Level Software Engineer

Company Description

About Next Century

We were founded as a direct result of the 9/11 attacks and provide solutions that integrate situational awareness, at a glance analysis, decision support, collaboration, and other core capabilities utilizing our expertise in data visualization, user interface design, GIS, image exploitation, and mobile computing.

Who We Are Seeking

At Next Century, we are committed to growing our team of high performers to accomplish our mission of saving lives and protecting our country. We are not a body shop; we avoid staff augmentation, and we are totally committed to excellence in all that we do.

Joining our team is not just a position, but a journey with a team of world class software engineers who share a passion for using their skills and experience to make a difference.

• We are seeking those that hold these traits and beliefs:
  • Passionate about protecting our country and saving lives
  • Aware of the concept of a high-performance organization and is committed to achieving them
  • Engineers that desire to work closely with end users to identify the most critical information
  • Demonstrated passion for learning and curiosity of the world

For more information, visit our website at:

Send resumes or questions to:

Ms. Brittany Appler
Technical Recruiter
2701 Technology Drive
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
United States

brittany.appler @ nextcentury.com

Job Description

You will be successful in:

• Developing the server side of the UI in Grails
• Developing the client side using the basics in web development (e.g. HTML/JavaScript/CSS) preferably Angular and jQuery
• Displaying leadership and have strong self starter abilities
• Analyzing, designing, coordinating and supervising the development of software systems to form a basis for the solution of information processing problems
• Analyzing system specifications and translating system requirements to task specifications for junior programmers
• Analyzing of current programs including performance, diagnosis and troubleshooting of problem programs, and designing solutions to problematic programming
• Developing new programs and proofing the program to develop needed changes to assure production of a quality product.
• Developing of new programs, analyzing current programs and processes, and making recommendations which yield a more cost effective product.
• Writing, editing, and debugging new computer programs for assigned projects, including necessary records and desired output
• Testing new programs to ensure that logic and syntax are correct, and that program results are accurate; assisting lower-level programmers with programming assignments
• Documenting code consistently throughout the development process by listing a description of the program, special instructions, and any changes made in database tables on procedural, modular and database level

Qualifications

Government Security Clearance (with polygraph) Required

Additional Information

Career Growth

Next Century offers ample opportunities for personalized career growth. As an employee you will have the opportunity to expand your skills and apply your abilities in different contexts. Growth in your career can lead to spot bonuses for outstanding achievement and support for educational opportunities.

Expect a Flat Company

What does this mean? The leaders at Next Century empower employees as individuals. Exploring your talents here is encouraged. We want to talk about how our customers dont play for layers of management. Our team of recruiters hire a personality, not just a position.

We Hire For Talent

We look for technical skills, but also character. This ensures that not only will you be working with talented individuals, the experience will be enjoyable. We are all mission-driven as we work to solve our customers’ and users’ problems.

Personalized Coaching

Our coaching program fosters continuous improvement by assigning a coach to every participant. Everyone is held accountable by their coach for the goals that they set for themselves. Goals can be professional, personal, or educational; this holistic approach helps to remove obstacles that might otherwise impede employees’ ability to grow. As employees improve, so does the organization; this investment in our employees pays off by enabling us to carry out our mission with a high level of excellence.

A Good Balance

We recognize the importance of balancing work and life, and enjoy regular interactions together after hours–at the ballpark, at the holiversary party, at the annual picnic, at our game nights, and at our happy hours.

We provide excellent benefits for our employees! (More detailed explanation of benefits provided during the interview process)

Insurance

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance

Continuing Education

• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Schedule

• Flexible Hours
• Personal Leave Time
• Holidays
• Bereavement Leave

Other

• Healthy lifestyles programs
• Domestic partner benefits

Financial

• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Up to $12,000 Referral Bonuses