Software Engineer at The Applied… · Universit…

Summary: The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is searching for a talented and experienced Software Engineer to assist in providing state-of-the-art user experiences in web-based and desktop applications. The role involves developing web services, collaborating with teams, and implementing solutions to meet user requirements. Responsibilities: - Develop front-end and back-end web services including all aspects of server, client, and web components - Develop unique algorithmic and implementation solutions to a wide array of sponsor requirements - Work with users to analyze their requirements; evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance performance - Collaborate with other staff, students, and sponsors to solve challenging problems - Work with DoD sponsors to gather requirements and implementation details - Execute tasking within an Agile development process - Keep current with relevant emerging technologies and trends by attending conferences and workshops relevant to department and project goal - Integrate more complex elements and technological advances into work assignments - Develop concepts and methods to use in the design of systems - Lead portions of large tasks or projects Required Qualifications: - Software debugging and issue resolution using a variety of development languages, particularly Java and Python - Mathematics and Statistics - Previous success with collaborations in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture - Past success in providing ideas in written form for clear comprehension to an audience - Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science - 2+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional) - No prior relevant work experience required (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional) - Ability to obtain a government security clearance - U.S. citizenship Preferred Qualifications: - Agile Software Development methodologies - Simulation development - Container technology such as Docker or Podman - Strong understanding of cyber security in software development - Design patterns such as dependency injection and singleton - Frontend experience: Client-side scripting and JavaScript libraries and frameworks, including Angular (Typescript); understanding and experience in web markup languages including HTML, CSS, and SCSS - Backend experience: Spring (Java) or Django (Python), databases, both relational and non-relational, and migration tools such as Flyway - Micro-service Architecture - Managing and utilizing a DevSecOps pipeline - Unit testing (Junit, Mockito, unittest, Jest, Mocha) - Static Code Analysis Tools (SonarQube, Fortify) - Linters - Vulnerability Assessment Tools (Nessus, OpenVAS) - Software Supply Chain Security Tools (OWASP Dependency-Check, JFrog XRay) - High Performance Computing (HPC) - Parallel programming - Version control systems such as Git - Package managers such as NPM, maven, pip - Cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud - Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required Required Skills: Java, Python, Agile Software Development, Front-end Development, Back-end Development Important Skills: Mathematics, Statistics, Container Technology, Cyber Security, Micro-service Architecture, Version Control (Git), Cloud Platforms Nice-to-Have Skills: Software Debugging, High Performance Computing, Parallel Programming, Team Collaboration, Written Communication Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, Robust retirement plans, Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time, Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children