Software Engineer; Front End & Backend Expert

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Software Engineer (Front End & Backend Expert) to support an emerging Cyber Training program for the Department of Defense located in Orlando, Florida (not a remote position).

• Develop modern full stack software applications using React, Angular and equivalent JavaScript libraries.
• Support the development and integration of Ansible and Python based infrastructure as code and automation software into fully functional production applications.
• Work through an agile based full-cycle development that includes requirements analysis, design, & implementation.
• Motivated Dev Ops software development team member.
• Apply software engineering standards and assist the engineering team in software system or subsystem development and documentation efforts.
• Understands and adheres to project schedules and stays within established budgets.
• Efficiently diagnose and debug front‑end and back‑end software issues.
• Clearly and effectively communicate problems and solutions with the team, both verbally and electronically.
• Proficient in both Front End and Back End development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum three plus (3+) years software engineering experience.
• Strong React or equivalent based UX development capabilities.
• Expertise with JavaScript, React, Angular and other related libraries desired.
• Experience in Linux shell scripting.
• Experience in Java Programming.
• Knowledge in any of the following areas:
  • Experience with containerization of applications.
  • Experience with back‑end development, including node.js, web servers (Nginx, Apache, etc.), database servers, etc.
  • Secure web‑based development.
  • Agile development.
  • Jira.
  • Git.
  • Database design.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full‑time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please  to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.