Software Engineer II (TC2232)

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow, status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design, we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.

We are looking for a committed Software Engineer to join our Tactical Command & Control line of business. You will solve uniquely challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. Help manage large volumes of critical, real-time information about issues from global to local. Get s#it done.

This position requires an active US Secret clearance.

• Design and develop microservices and Java-based software applications
• Design and manage containerized applications using Docker or similar technologies
• Utilize JUnit to write quality unit tests, validating your work
• Assist with the testing and integration of applications and systems prior to delivery to users
• Design, develop, and maintain internal tooling used in the creation of various software products
• Contribute to Software Design and Test documentation
• Work independently to solve problems and produce high-quality software
• Continuously challenge yourself to become a better software developer

• BS degree in related technical field and 5+ years prior relevant experience 
• Experience in JAVA and JAVA related technologies
• Experience developing Spring applications
• Experience working in containers, docker
• Experience with VMware, VirtualBox
• Experience / understanding of relational DB models, JPA, and Hibernate
• Experience with Postgres
• Experience with Elasticsearch
• Ability to multitask, self-assign work, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced, development environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint)

• Experience using Git (or a Git-based implementation, e.g. Stash, Bitbucket, Github, GitLab) in a collaborative production environment—especially on a large-scale software project
• Experience using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Gradle, Maven, Node.js, NPM, and Yarn
• Experience using TypeScript in a large code base
• Published software projects for external consumption, or have made significant contributions to existing open-source projects
• Experience with the Agile or Scrum development methodology
• Experience working as part of a fast-paced software development team
• Experience with continuous integration or build automation (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo, GitLab CI/CD)
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with UML or other architecture methodologies
• Experience with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK)

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At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.

We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.

It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.

Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.