Mid-Level Software Developer

<p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Who is Fusion Technology?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern residing in the heart of the beautiful mountainsides of West Virginia, steps away from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division's Headquarters. Founded in 2007 by an Engineer-by-trade, Fusion Technology dedicates our valuable resources to providing comprehensive IT services and solutions to mission-critical US Government programs and the Intel Community.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Position location:</strong> Remote (occasional travel to the main work site for special events)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Who are you? </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong><em>Security-cleared Professional</em></strong><em>:</em> You have made it through the process of receiving a United States government security clearance, congratulations! We know you are a trustworthy intel professional because you have an <strong><u>active DOD Secret security clearance</u></strong>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong><em>Experience is important to us:</em></strong> You have a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong><em>Experienced Software Developer:</em></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">At least 3 years in Java or similar object-oriented programming language</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Experience working with Spring Boot REST APIs and SOAP web services</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Experience with HTML front-end development and building dynamic web applications using JSP and Servlets</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Experience with Elasticsearch or Opensearch</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Experience with Oracle SQL</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Experience with Maven for managing code libraries</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Familiarity with GIT, Bitbucket, or a similar version control system</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong><em>Bonus points if you have:</em></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud services</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Familiarity with Jenkins and writing Jenkins pipelines</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Familiarity with Jira and working in Agile</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Familiarity with containers (Docker/Kubernetes)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Familiarity with NIEM XML</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>What you'll do: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;">The software developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining Jaa Spring Boot REST services, SOAP services, web applications, as well as custom libraries. These applications are deployed in AWS and used for systems integration as well as simulations/testing system functionality. The developer will use VS Code or a similar IDE to push code to a Bitbucket repository, where it gets deployed via Jenkins. This role also works with the database and maintains SQL data. This is a full-stack role that will require experience working seamlessly with the front-end, back-end, and databases, with a strong object-oriented programming background needed. Responsibilities for the software developer includes:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Being responsible for maintaining existing systems built in Java.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Working with REST and SOAP services to seamlessly integrate web applications with external services.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Utilizing Oracle SQL and writing PL/SQL procedures to update tables and add new data.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Working with Elasticsearch to search and score data and maintain/enhance indexes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Providing guidance and overall technical direction for project development</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Understanding the DevOps process and using tools like Bitbucket and Maven to push and write code and building Jenkins pipelines.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;">Participates or leads the technical design and documentation for a solution.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>What matters to you matters to us.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><em>Fusion Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.</em></span></p> <br>

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