About the role
The Application Development discipline at Noctua Technology, LLC is a strategic force driving innovation through modern software practices. Our team of skilled professionals specializes in designing, building, and optimizing systems and applications using cloud-native development principles. We work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and leverage our expertise to implement scalable and secure application solutions.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Application Development Engineer to join our dynamic Application Development team. As a key contributor to our engineering team, you will play a crucial role in helping organizations in creating visually appealing and user-centric web applications, contributing to a positive and engaging online experience for users. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams including customers, partners, and internal engineers.
- Location: Primarily Remote. Candidates must be based in San Diego, CA or DC Metro Area for proximity to project and client teams.
- Security Clearance Requirement: Applicants must be US citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance or above.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development - Full Stack
- Contribute to the design and development of both the front-end (user interface) and back-end (server-side) of web applications or software.
- Implement visually appealing and user-friendly web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as directed.
- Ensure seamless user experiences across various devices by implementing responsive design principles.
- Collaborate with UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into interactive and visually appealing interfaces.
- Assist in building and maintaining databases and API (Application Programming Interfaces) microservices.
Cloud-Native Engineering
- Implement microservices and serverless solutions under senior guidance, adhering to cloud-native best practices for scalability, resilience, and high availability.
- Assist in designing, building, and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to automate application deployment and testing.
- Utilize and manage containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, for application deployment.
- Utilize existing monitoring, logging, and tracing frameworks to ensure the operational health and performance of cloud applications.
Testing and Optimization
- Test and optimize web applications for cross-browser compatibility, ensuring consistent performance across different browsers.
- Apply best practices for front-end performance optimization to enhance website speed and responsiveness.
- Test and optimize API microservices to support horizontal scalability and load testing.
Collaboration and Documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, domain experts, and business analysts, to understand requirements and implement solutions.
- Create and maintain documentation for source code and ensure knowledge is shared within the team.
Customer Engagement
- Participate in training sessions and knowledge transfer activities for clients.
- Act on client feedback constructively to improve services and outcomes.
- Continuously seek ways to enhance the overall customer experience.
Continuous Learning and Innovation
- Stay updated on the latest developments in cloud infrastructure and technology trends.
- Support innovation by assisting in the implementation of new techniques and technologies.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in application development with a strong understanding of software architecture, design principles, and coding best practices.
- Working knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Javascript, Python, or others relevant to application development.
- Experience with front-end web technologies such as Node.js, Angular, or React.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Strong software engineering skills with an emphasis on writing clean, modular, and maintainable code.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Salary Range: $95,300 - $165,700