Software Developer

Software Developer

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance to be considered - US Citizenship is a requirement to apply

Location: Must live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA to be considered

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Software Developer to join its team in support of one of the nation's premier defense research organizations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in software development, data science, and machine learning engineering to design, develop, and enhance innovative applications supporting cybersecurity and information operations. This role involves developing advanced software solutions, integrating machine learning capabilities, and leveraging data-driven technologies to address complex technical challenges in a mission-critical environment.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree • 10 years Databases and Data Engineering for Big Data • 10 years Software/Algorithm Development • 10 years Application programming, database and system design • 10 years DoD Experience • 10 years Implementation experience (Elastic Stack) • 10 years Machine Learning and Algorithm Development • 10 years Software Documentation • 10 years JavaScript Development • 10 years Python • 10 years Software Architecture • 10 years Software Design/Development • 10 years Docker • 10 years Test-driven, Unit Testing

Required skills:

• Large-scale system development and test-driven development • Rapid prototyping capabilities • Python: Python is used extensively by the data scientists and the applicant will need to be well-versed in Python and maintain and extend tools and systems based on Python • TypeScript and JavaScript: TypeScript and JavaScript are used to program functionality to front-end applications from back-end code and databases, the applicant needs to be well-versed in both TypeScript and JavaScript and maintain and extend tools and systems based on TypeScript and JavaScript • Databases: in addition to standard database systems, it is essential to have experience with Postgres, GraphQL, Hasura, and PSQL • ELK Stack: Adapting MIT technologies to existing infrastructure requires familiarity with Elastic, Logstash, and Kibana. • Docker: applications use Docker as containers, so the applicant will need to be well-versed in using and maintaining Docker containers • Vulnerabilities and Exploit Databases: vulnerability and exploit databases, including the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) with CVEs, Exploit DB, and Metasploit are used significantly by the data scientists for applications, and the applicant will need to be well-versed in vulnerability and exploit databases for use in developing and maintaining applications • Experience working on Machine Learning applications, particularly with Python • Experience with real-time systems • Experience with DoD systems • Experience with natural language processing, including working with large language models • Ability to self-direct when needed • Candidates should have a BS and 10 years applicable experience or a MS and at least 8 years applicable experience