Java Engineer (Hybrid)

at  CTI

WHO WE ARE

CTI is a leading software, systems, and operational support corporation, specializing in providing user-focused technologies for military and other security applications. We are dedicated to engineering solutions on open, government-owned platforms to ensure the right capabilities are employed on the battlefield.
We are looking for people who are intellectually curious, self-motivated, committed to excellence, and constantly seeking to learn and grow. Our typical toolset includes the Atlassian tool suite, Git, Gradle, IntelliJ, and Slack but we strive to use the best commercial, open source, or internally developed technologies for each problem. We work in small teams where each person can impact the technical direction of the project.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• 3 years of experience in programming, engineering, or related work
• Proficiency in Java, C++, or similar object-oriented programming language
• Version control systems, such as Git
• Build tools, such as Gradle or Maven
• Experience driving technical decisions, including the ability to break down problems, identify solutions, and communicate the process and conclusions to an engineering team
• Initiative and the ability to work independently and collaborate within a team
• Ability to communicate effectively via multiple mediums and with management, co-workers, and customers, both technical and non-technical
• Proficiency in writing clean code and leveraging best practices for implementation, documentation, and testing
• The ability to obtain a US security clearance post start date. U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Ability to travel at least one week per quarter

BENEFICIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Excellent problem analysis and solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management
• Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures and their real-world use cases
• Solid understanding of computer systems and networks
• Experience in production quality coding standards and patterns.
• Passion for developing customer-focused solutions
• Experience with relational and key value data stores, such as PostgreSQL
• GUI development experience with Java Swing
• Experience with NASA World Wind Java and/or OpenGL
• Experience with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK), Common Operational Picture (COP) platforms, and/or C5ISR platforms
• Familiarity with WGS84 modeling and applications

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing software applications
• Work effectively as part of a team with a technical lead providing guidance and oversight
• Provide and receive feedback in code reviews to maintain high code quality and adherence to coding standards
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and practices
• Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation that improve the stability, performance, and quality of the software
• Identify and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Stay up-to-date with the latest software development trends and technologies