Job description

Space Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS), an operating unit of Parsons, is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.

What's in it for you?

. . . one of the most comprehensive benefit packages in the industry . . . See for yourself:

• All benefits are fully funded for your entire family
• Medical/Dental/Vision (full health care) for employee and dependents - no employee premiums
• HSA provided with maximum employer funding
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP/401k) with a 20% (yep – that's 20%!) annual company contribution - no employee contribution required
• Company paid life insurance as well as short/long-term disability

And that's the short list of ways SGSS takes care of its people!

SGSS has an immediate full-time opening for a senior web developer to work a hybrid position based out of our office in Alexandria, VA. The successful candidate will design and implement software for a large-scale command and control system as well as helping to guide the development team by evaluating packages/libraries/new technologies for new development and assisting/mentoring more junior team members.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop front-end and back-end software for web applications in a Linux RHEL environment
• Research and evaluate tools to help guide project development
• Build new web applications from ground up
• Participate in UI design for web applications
• Knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards
• Develop React/JavaScript and Java software
• Perform System and Software level Integration and Test
• Create and execute integration and system tests and document test procedures
• Troubleshoot software system issues
• Stay up to date on software development best practices and new technologies for the web

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a US citizen
• Must be able to obtain a DoD TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study and a minimum of ten (10) years professional work experience (will consider a combination of formal education and relative work experience in lieu of a degree)
• Proficiency developing and testing web applications in a Linux environment
• Proficiency with JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Experience with package management tools like npm or yarn
• Familiarity with multiple JavaScript libraries for building user interfaces
• Experience using software configuration management tools (ClearCase, GIT, Mercurial, etc)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with ReactJS and Redux
• Familiarity with web server management/configuration
• Good understanding of web application architecture
• UX design experience
• Proficiency with Java/C++/Golang
• Experience interacting with databases (examples: InfluxDB, MySQL, etc.)
• Desire to work in the space industry developing satellite command and control systems for test and operations

SGSS offers competitive salary, company paid medical/dental benefits, a 20% annual employer contribution to your 401K (no employee contribution required), life insurance as well as short and long-term disability, and plenty of time off to create the work/life balance we believe in.

Apply now to work for a company that truly believes YOU are the key to OUR success . . . Come BE the difference
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If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.

SGSS/Parsons is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All divisions are committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by state, local or federal law. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

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