Software Developer, Junior, Part-Time

Position Overview

The position requires a junior software engineer who can learn various functional domain areas – including User Interface (UI) development, digital mapping, messaging, and software documentation – in support of the company's major software application and its integration with other applications and environments. Reporting to the President and/or Lead Software Engineer, the candidate will work under guidance while developing critical software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Program multi-threaded, cross-platform Geospatial Information System (GIS) applications using Java and JavaFX.
• Create software documentation using JavaDoc and other specified documentation tools.
• Implement and integrate GIS capabilities using NASA World Wind and OGC standards (WMS, GeoPackage, WMTS), including 2-D and 3-D mapping.
• Develop test cases, procedures, and Junit methods.
• Track and help resolve Software Trouble Reports (STR).

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of programming experience.
• Proficiency in Java programming, including JavaFX.
• Ability to develop multi-threaded, cross-platform GIS applications and create effective software documentation.
• Willingness to work under guidance, adhere to non-disclosure policies, and potentially meet future security clearance requirements.
• Own Internet Connection Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with source control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with web development tools and languages such as JavaScript.
• Experience working in both MS Windows and Linux environments.
• Exposure to Android development, including work in Android Studio.

Benefits & Perks

• Remote Work Opportunity
• Potential for future security clearance, subject to compliance with company and government non-disclosure policies.
• Opportunity to work on a major software project with integrated, cutting-edge GIS technologies.