Software Developer II

Reports to: Lead Developer

Location: Remote

Hours/Employee Type: 40hrs/wk, Exempt

Security clearance: Must be a US Citizen and capable of obtaining a DoD Common Access Card

Position Description:

SOFware serves some of the most elite units in the Special Operations and Law Enforcement communities with software and consulting services. We are a small, fast-growing organization in need of people who thrive in dynamic environments and care deeply about serving our clients.

We’re looking for an experienced Software Developer to help our team continue to move forward at full speed to serve our demanding clients with unique, top-quality software products. You’ll enjoy developing unique solutions to customer challenges by studying information needs, systems flow, data usage and work processes, and--most importantly--by directly conferring with users.

The Software Developer II reports directly to the Lead Developer and assumes a leadership role during Lead Developer’s absence. The Software Developer provides software development support under minimal direction to all applications maintained and developed by SOFware; this will include being proficient in all aspects of software development and time management.

Responsibilities:

• Performs software development on one or more existing software products as a part of a remote development team

• Leads software development projects and mentors junior developers

• Protects operations and client data by keeping information confidential

• Turns client desires into actionable work units

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Growth mindset required. We’re a low ego team that enjoys learning from each other. Fragile egos will not fit well.

• Must thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments

• Proficient in Ruby/Rails, Rspec, Javascript, Git, and Docker. React or other front end frameworks are a plus. Coffeescript is also a plus, though we are removing it gradually.

• Willing to learn and adapt to new technologies/languages/frameworks

• Excellent follow-through—“fire and forget”

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Detail oriented and capable of completing multiple time-sensitive tasks with minimal direction

• Good documentation skills

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience as a software developer

• Extra points for military service

Working Environment

• Remote, with occasional travel and on-site interface with customers.

Travel

• Travel may be required as-needed and will be performed under the guidelines of Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and/or Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Benefits and Perks

• Generous PTO policy

• Flexible working hours

• Laptop and home office allowance provided

• Medical, dental, vision and life

• 401K with company matching