Software Developer
QinetiQ USAbout the role
Company Overview
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).
QinetiQ Inc.’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ Inc. means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Why Join QinetiQ Inc.?
If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ Inc. will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.
Position Overview
QinetiQ is recruiting for a Software Developer to join our growing team of individuals providing the full spectrum of capabilities. We solve hard target problems for our customers on major, well-known electronics systems, to custom hard-to-find, one-off platforms.
Responsibilities
The developer will be building highly scalable full-stack applications. The developer will also be familiar with one or more Python web frameworks such as Flask and DJango, implementing authentication systems and other security controls (e.g. logins, web API tokens, OAuth), Database-driven applications and use of ORMs to exchange data.
Required Qualifications
- Python experience
- Experience writing effective and scalable python code
- Experience debugging applications to ensure low-latency and high availability
- Experience implementing security and data protection
- Linux experience
- Ability to collaborate on projects and work independently when required.
- Active Secret Clearance required #qinetiqclearedjob
Preferred Qualifications
- Good knowledge of Django, Flask, or similar Python frameworks
- Redis Key-Value Store
- Other programming languages, C, Rust, Go, etc.
- Minimum of a Top Secret clearance is preferred
Company EEO Statement
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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