Description

The DarkStar Group is seeking a Software Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Laurel, MD.  Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.

THE ROLE

This position is unique and requires web development experience. They will need to maintain the
current RI web servers (ex. Maxwell and math depot) which use Twiki, Apache and PHP. Assist with the moving of existing web server instances to newer servers. The existing web servers are running old Linux OS and are to be replaced with new OS instances. The web servers may be using CASPORT for authorization so the candidate would need to be able to handle that task as well.

Required Skills

• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • 4 years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Within the last 7 years, a minimum of 5 years of experience developing in Javascript.
• Within the last 7 years, a minimum of 3 years of experience developing software in a Linux, Windows, or Mac OS environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing with MS SQL, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.
• Candidate must be flexible to changing requirements and direction of tasking
• Candidate must be comfortable interfacing with other team members - strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Candidate must be self-motivated.

About The DarkStar Group

Our Company

The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. 

Our Benefits

The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:

• very strong salaries;
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
• the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
• 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
• a generously-funded HSA;
• an 8% 401(k) contribution; 
• 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
• the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
• a generous training budget;
• $25,000 employee referral bonuses;
• business development / growth incentives; and
• top notch company swag.

** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.