Software Engineer

This position is a mid-to-senior level non-management software developer and reports to the VP of Engineering., * Research, develop, design, modify, write, implement, and test software geared towards population simulation

• Work with customers/end users to define project requirements, and turn those requirements into an achievable timeline
• Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in back-end development tools and technologies
• Write well designed, testable, and efficient code in various languages, primarily Java.
• Recommend changes to improve established application processes
• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Provide technical support and consultation for application and infrastructure questions

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a software engineering role
• Experience in designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production software
• Assist in defining architecture requirements and establishing standards for design and development.
• Consults with management and customers regarding product feasibility and viability of product plans and designs
• Factor emerging technologies and product supportability into design and implementation.
• Strong coding abilities emphasizing quality and testability in your work.
• Utilize programming languages such as Java and Python
• Strong understanding of DevOps and software/application development processes
• Demonstrated experience with continuous integration and software CM processes/tools (GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, Nexus, and other DevOps/Continuous Integration tools)
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and query optimization
• Provides product demonstrations and participates in trade shows, seminars, industry panels, and user group meetings.
• Experience acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization
• Interacts with customers regarding strategies, requirements, problem solving, and support.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree is desired but not required. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with population simulation, or other data simulation
• Experience leading a software development effort across the full spectrum of government Modeling and Simulation environments.
• Experience with geospatial engineering
• Experience with Big Data processing tools, such as Spark/Hadoop, Google’s BigQuery, AWS’s Athena and EMR
• Experience with public clouds such as AWS, Google, Azure
• Strong data visualization skills

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Professional Development Assistance
• Equity Incentive Plan

You’ll be supporting a research and development project under the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), whose mission is to lead the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for air, space, and cyberspace forces. AFRL is at the forefront of modern technology, delivering innovative solutions that provide a strategic advantage to the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the world and being part of groundbreaking technology in national security, this position is for you!

This position is 100% remote! We’re looking for a candidate who is a U.S. citizen and resides in the contiguous United States. You’ll be a W-2 employee of GeoDelphi, Inc., and we do not accept third-party applications. This role requires less than 5% travel, including a two-week stay in Rome, NY, and occasional trips to the DMV area to collaborate with the managing team., GeoDelphi, Inc. dba Whitespace is building AI solutions for global leaders. Recognized as the most innovative company in the Geospatial Industry, Whitespace exponentially accelerates speed-to-answer with powerful analytics, high-cadence data feeds, and human expert-machine teaming. Our answers are rooted in truth data about human activity, delivering reliable decision advantage that keeps pace with world events. Whitespace is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. For further information, visit: http://www.inthewhitespace.com.