Software Developer - #251816

Steely is a fast-growing, high-tech, mission-driven company based out of Reston, Virginia that prides itself on delivering technical and mission-related solutions that allow our customers to succeed in achieving their most challenging goals.

We are a close-knit team of highly motivated and skilled individuals that are focused on a commitment to facing the most complex and difficult efforts head-on with a balance of creativity and discipline, and an unwavering nerve.

 

Steely is looking for a like-minded individual to join our team as a Linux Systems Engineer/ System Administrator.

 

Our Team embraces the concept that the sky's the limit. Regardless of where you are at in your career, our goal is to work with you to refine your skills, add to your technical tool belt, and aid you in your growth as a professional.  We offer growth opportunities such as leadership training, industry conferences, and mentorship from experienced, passionate individuals.

 

Candidates must be able to hold and maintain a security clearance, therefore U.S. citizenship is required.

• Assisting in designing and implementing products for client delivery.
• Document and maintain existing product features.
• Conduct regular code reviews of peer’s work and offer constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot application code to identify root cause for bugs.
• Develop unit, integration, and end to end automated tests to ensure quality.
• Contribute to team brainstorming discussions on technical challenges and obstacles.
• Provide expertise in at least one operating system (Linux/MacOS/Windows/VMWare).
• Assist customers on-site with periodic system patching and software upgrades.
• Proactively monitoring infrastructure for potential issues and impacts.
• Demonstrate ownership of features and product planning.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active SECRET clearance.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in at least one programming language, preference for Python and JavaScript.
• Ability to work independently, and demonstrate a strong desire to learn and improve.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical staff.
• Must be willing to report to office location (Herndon, VA) daily to start, can negotiate hybrid schedule after first 6 weeks.
  
  
  

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's of Science in IT-related field of study.
• 2+ years of experience developing in a professional environment.
• Any cloud certifications (AWS or Azure preferred).
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling (for example, Jenkins, Salt, Gitlab).
  
  
  

Our Benefits

• 401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting
• Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (not combined as Paid Time Off)
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability coverage paid for by the company
  
  
  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.