**Job Family** **:**
Software Development & Support (Digital)
**Travel Required** **:**
None
**Clearance Required** **:**
Ability to Obtain NACI
**What You Will Do** **:**
The ideal candidate will be a full stack developer and will be able to perform both back-end and front-end development work in support of NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS's back end consists mostly of PHP the front end is JavaScript, and will be using Vue.js moving forward.
Will participate in both unit testing and full integrated system testing. Applications will include standard software tools and/or services for decoding, calculation and display of scientific data including satellite, radar, observational, numerical forecast models, and forecast products. Specific activities will include:
+ Design, test and develop the software to meet requirements
+ Recommend upgrades for existing systems and programs
+ Develop separate elements of a software that work well in the program as a whole
+ Create various diagrams, flowcharts and models that illustrate the type of code needed for programmers
+ Ensure continued functionality of a program during maintenance and testing of software
+ Document each aspect of a system or application as a reference for future upgrades and maintenance
+ Revisit the development process to fix bugs or address client concerns
6+ years of experience writing code with client-sde and server-side frameworks. Must have strong experience with PHP and JavaScript. Experience planning and prototyping new applications, and learning and testing new technologies, required.
Must also be able to:
+ Decide which technologies and languages are best for the project
+ Design the architecture of the components of an application
+ Test sites and applications in different browsers and environments
+ Test new features thoroughly to ensure they perform the correct task in all cases
+ Run performance bench marking tests
+ Refactor and optimize existing code
+ Document code so other developers can understand and contribute to it
+ Fix bugs in existing projects
+ Effectively communicate technical information and work status accurately and reliably to project leads and managers.
+ Effectively communicate technical information and work status accurately and reliably to project leads and managers.
**What You Will Need** **:**
+ BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of experience in a related field
+ In lieu of degree, 4 years of demonstrated experience in a related field and 6+ years of progressive experience in programming in an enterprise setting
+ 6+ years of framework development with PHP (Symfony) and Javascript (Vue, React) development Proficient in PHP server-side development
+ Proficient in JavaScript client-side development
+ Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
+ Comfortable in a fast pace work environment
+ Strong problem-solving experience and driven work ethic
**What Would Be Nice To Have** **:**
+ Experience with relational and document databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB)
+ Experience with Jira and Confluence
+ Experience with Git and GitLab CI/CD
+ Experience in AGILE development
+ Experience installing, configuring, maintaining & troubleshooting software within a Linux environment
The annual salary range for this position is $119,800.00-$179,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
**What We Offer:**
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
+ Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
+ Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
+ Parental Leave
+ 401(k) Retirement Plan
+ Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
+ Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
+ Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
+ Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
+ Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
+ Employee Referral Program
+ Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
+ Care.com annual membership
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
+ Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
**About Guidehouse**
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
_Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee._
