Junior Software Engineer

Dese Research, Inc.

Huntsville, AL

Full Time

Entry Level

11 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

DESE Research, Inc. seeks a Junior Software Engineer to join an exciting and growing team focused on the research and development of emerging cyber security practices and technologies that will harden and secure both existing and future systems used throughout the Department of Defense. This position is in Huntsville, AL. The candidate will join a team of engineers solving challenging problems faced by the DoD in ensuring our national security interests. The candidate will focus on the development of frameworks using specialized tools to advance our ability to perform dynamic analysis of software and fuzz testing in a variety of scenarios. Some of the work will require independent research and analysis in addition to gaining experience by working with engineers and cybersecurity analysts within other teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop frameworks using specialized tools to perform dynamic analysis of software and fuzz testing in various scenarios.
Conduct independent research and analysis related to cybersecurity and software development.
Collaborate with engineers and cybersecurity analysts within other teams to solve complex problems.
Translate design concepts into quality software applications.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent technical field.
US Government Security Clearance Eligibility, including existing Secret security clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI.
Experience with programming languages such as C#.
Experience with Language Integrated Query (LINQ) within languages such as C#.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Bash.
Ability to develop and debug software within a Windows or Linux environment.
Familiarity with the Agile software development process.
Familiarity with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) development methodologies.
Ability to execute test-driven development with writing tests and executing them in an automated test framework.
Ability to work on a small team in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Have

Working knowledge of the Angular UI framework.
Experience with deployments within cloud environments such as AWS.
Familiarity with git, collaborative development, and version control.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
Existing Secret security clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums.
Flexible work schedules.
Two different flexible spending account options.
Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional.
Performance bonus program.
Education reimbursement program.
Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities.
Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave.
Robust 401k profit sharing plan.
Opportunities for internal promotions.
Employee referral incentive program.
Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries.

Working at Dese Research, Inc.

For the past 43 years, DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment. As a small, family-oriented business, DESE offers a compelling benefits package including profit-sharing, competitive salaries, and the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems. DESE is committed to creating a respectful and caring work environment, valuing employee happiness and providing opportunities for growth and recognition.

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