Senior Back End Developer - JSTC2

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company!  We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

 We are pleased to announce an opening for a Senior Back-End Developer who will join our JSTC2 Software Program in Huntsville, AL and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces. You will be part of a team known for solving complex problems for warfighter training exercises across the globe.

 Responsibilities:

You’ll be working with the Development Team for a Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) Software Product that is currently in development. Duties in this position will include:

• Maintaining, enhancing, and developing new applications in a variety of languages and frameworks/libraries (Golang, C++, Python, etc.).
• Documenting code and workflows (in-code comments, internal wikis and documents, flowcharts, sequence diagrams, etc.)
• Collaboration on peer reviews with other developers to ensure functionality and good coding practices before release.
• Participate in Scrum agile development process, including being active in ceremonies (standups, sprint reviews, etc.) and suggest improvements to team processes.
• Participate in ongoing discussions around new technologies and front-end architecture, recommending system changes and enhancements as appropriate.
• Learn new and emerging technologies while expressing a growth mindset and participating in professional development. 
• Mentoring junior and lesser experienced developers in design patterns, best practices, and skill development

 Basic Qualifications:

• You must have a Bachelor’s degree at minimum, in a relevant field such Software Development, Computer Science, or similar.
• You will need 10+ years of full-time professional, hands-on experience in the area of Software Development. 
• You must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret Clearance. 

*Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job. 

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of modern development architectures, design patterns, and development best practices
• Proven experience in developing software applications in the C++ programming language
• Proven experience in developing software applications in the Golang programming language
• Proven experience in working with SQL (PostgreSQL)
• Proven experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Proven experience with MQTT asynchronous messaging protocol
• Proven experience working in cloud-ready containerized environments
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git and Gitlab
• Working knowledge of container management tools (Docker, Podman, etc.)
• Experience developing in Linux-based (RedHat, Ubuntu, etc.) development environment
• Experience working in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) environment
• A strong work ethic
• The ability to work as a team with teammates with differing specialties and backgrounds
• A drive to collaborate, learn, and share knowledge with a diverse team

 Other qualifications we hope you bring to the table: 

• Experience with constructive simulation frameworks/standards such as Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), High Level Architecture (HLA), or Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA)
• Experience with the Link 16 communication protocol
• Experience working with Kubernetes/Helm Charts
• Experience with cloud-based architectures and deployment
• Practical knowledge of database optimization techniques such as indexing, stored procedures, query tuning, data partitioning, normalization/denormalization, caching, regular maintenance, and efficient database design
• Experience with data visualization techniques and libraries
• Familiarity with automated back-end testing frameworks
• Technical Writing Experience 

 nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems:

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products fro