Software Developer (TS/SCI + Poly) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description The DarkStar Group is seeking a Software Developer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Dulles, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program. THE PROGRAM The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community. We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest. The Role The Software Developer position requires the ability to design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug complex software applications. The candidate must be passionate about programming, passionate about quality, and enjoy communicating and working with end-users. The ability to work in a team environment is critical. Ability to provide support for both the legacy systems and new system being brought on line. The ideal candidate will have a background in C# development, building and leveraging Azure services and has designed modern data warehouse solutions.Role Overview: Support a team in maintaining and enhancing applications.
Tracking highly technical data on a regular basis and working closely with team members to retain the information for analytical/troubleshooting efforts.
Communicate with team members to clarify requirements and overcome obstacles to meet the team goals
Develop cutting edge solutions to maximize the performance, scalability, and distributed processing capabilities of the system
Work with development teams using agile software development methodologies
Maintain appropriate technical training to ensure skills are kept current with evolving technology
Performs other duties as assigned at the direction of Project Management
Required Skills Minimum of three (3) years of experience specific to the skills identified in a position's Qualification Summary, plus the Education qualification.
Bachelor's degree related to the specific skill from an accredited college or university, preferred. Relevant work experience related to the labor category may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Two (2) or more years of experience in either C# or VB.Net or .NET software development.
Experience developing Windows Desktop applicationsDesired Skills (Optional)
Experience with Relational SQL databases and/or ArcGIS
Demonstrated understanding of internet protocols and networking technologies including MPLS and Ethernet VLAN. About The DarkStar Group Our Company The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. Our Benefits The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits: very strong salaries;
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
a generously-funded HSA;
an 8% 401(k) contribution; 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
a generous training budget;
$25,000 employee referral bonuses;
business development / growth incentives; and
top notch company swag.
We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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