Senior Backend Software Developer

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 the contingent opening for a backend software developer, who will be part of a highly skilled team dedicated to developing applications that streamline processes and procedures based 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 modernization problems for a variety of customers

Responsibilities: 

You will be working with the development team on a custom application.  Duties in this position will include:

• Maintaining, enhancing, and developing new code/applications in Python and variety of languages and frameworks/libraries.
• 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 meetings (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 (a relevant field such as Engineering, Computer Science or similar preferred)
• You will need 5+ years of full-time professional, hands-on experience in software development
• Experience in developing software applications in the Python programming language
• You must possess or can obtain an active Secret Clearance
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong understanding of modern development architectures, design patterns, and development best practices
• Experience with Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience developing APIs
• Experience in database and database design (including SQL, NoSQL and ORMs)
• Experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Proven experience working in cloud-ready containerized environments
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Azure Dev Ops and Gitlab
• Working knowledge of container management tools (Docker, Podman, etc.)
• Provides expertise in developing data models for various data modalities.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure software reliability and performance
• Experience standing up servers, databases, and enterprise-level applications
• Familiarity with the migration of software from development to production
• Experience working in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) environment
• 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

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 from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions inclu