Software Developer

MERC is recruiting for a Software Developer responsible for developing web-based applications or programs, modifying existing software, adding new capabilities, or upgrading interfaces using state-of-the-art development tools and techniques. The candidate may perform as a Technical Lead on smaller projects or work under the direction of a Technical Lead on larger projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, modify, and/or maintain web or client-server-based applications, machine learning and/or artificial intelligence-based solutions
• Establish software solutions by studying existing code and following best practices
• Assess software limitations and/or capabilities through the creation and performance of automated and/or manual product testing including, but not limited to, unit, integration, functional, and/or smoke testing
• Create software design documentation using industry best practices including flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, self-documenting code, inline comments, and others as appropriate
• Communicate up-to-date project status to internal customers and technical leads
• Collaborate in the design and implementation of new features and modifications

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• An undergraduate degree in Information Technology or other science, technology, engineering, or math degree with a with a focus on software development from an accredited institution and 2 years of directly related experience; or a Master’s degree in same and 1 year of directly related experience; or a PhD.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE
• Beginner in using Python, Java, JavaScript, J-Query, C#, and Dot.NET frameworks including MVC, Web Forms and/or Dot.NET core
• Beginner in using secure coding practices
• Beginner in using database design principles and Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Beginner in using the agile framework and software development life-cycle
• Beginner in the development of testing strategies for components and/or applications