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The ideal candidate will have expertise in code development, software design, automated testing, and database management, along with the ability to mentor team members and enforce best practices in software quality assurance. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

We are seeking an experienced Applications Programmer Senior – Quality Assurance (QA) Ops Team Lead to support a mission-critical IT security program within a Federal Government environment. This role is responsible for leading the development, testing, and quality assurance of software applications, ensuring compliance with security and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in code development, software design, automated testing, and database management, along with the ability to mentor team members and enforce best practices in software quality assurance. Responsibilities Software Development & Application Management + Lead the design, development, and maintenance of secure, high-performance applications. + Write, test, and optimize code for mission-critical applications, ensuring efficiency and security compliance. + Develop and implement software installation and deployment strategies. + Collaborate with database administrators to ensure efficient and secure database design and integration. + Quality Assurance & Testing + Oversee end-to-end software testing, including unit, integration, and system testing. + Utilize automated testing tools to improve testing efficiency and software reliability. + Conduct code reviews and performance testing, ensuring software meets functional and security requirements. + Develop and maintain quality assurance (QA) processes to enforce industry and Federal compliance standards. + Agile Development & Process Optimization + Work within an Agile development framework, ensuring continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD). + Perform requirements analysis to align software solutions with operational needs and Federal regulations. + Develop strategic plans for software improvements, including modernization and security enhancements. + Leadership & Team Collaboration + Manage and mentor development and quality team, fostering a culture of technical excellence. + Conduct training sessions on secure coding practices, quality assurance methodologies, and automated testing. + Assign and oversee workload, ensuring efficient execution of development and QA tasks. + Serve as the primary point of contact for QA operations and liaise with Federal stakeholders. + Security & Compliance Oversight + Implement IT security best practices to protect software applications and data. + Ensure compliance with Federal cybersecurity regulations such as NIST, FISMA, and ITIL frameworks. + Maintain thorough documentation of QA procedures, test cases, and application configurations. + Communication & Reporting + Prepare and present technical reports, application performance summaries, and test results to stakeholders. + Act as a liaison between developers, testers, and Federal clients, ensuring alignment on project goals. + Maintain comprehensive documentation of software requirements, test plans, and release notes. Qualifications + An active DOE Q clearance or equivalent is required for consideration. + Minimum 3 years as a Senior Applications Programmer and Quality Assurance Lead within the last 5 years. + 10+ years (MA/MS) or 12+ years (BA/BS) of experience in software development and quality assurance. + Experience in Federal IT environments preferred. + Strong expertise in software development, testing, deployment, and application security. + Hands-on experience with: + Code development in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or .NET. + Software application design for enterprise and mission-critical environments. + Software application testing methodologies (manual and automated). + Software installation and deployment on secure networks. + Database design and management (SQL, NoSQL, Oracle, etc.). + Agile software development environments and DevOps practices. + Automated testing tools (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent scripting for automation). + ITIL Certification (Required). + Additional certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or CISSP (Preferred). + Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams and foster collaboration. + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to enhance software reliability and security. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. Work Environment: + Requires on-site presence at a federal facility, with adherence to government security requirements. + Some travel may be necessary to support program operations and Federal agency needs. Job ID 2025-15846 Work Type On-Site Company Description Work Where it Matters Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders , AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers , AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity. As an AMO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Akima

Applications Programmer Senior and Quality Assurance - Ops Lead

Administrative Skills

Agile Programming Methodologies

Analysis Skills

Applications Security

Best Practices

C++ Programming Language

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Code Reviews

Communication Skills

Community Support

Computer Security

Continuous Deployment/Delivery

Continuous Integration

Database Administration

Database Design

DevOps

Diversity

Documentation

Federal Compliance Regulations

Federal Contracts

Federal Government

Federal Laws and Regulations

Government

Government Requirements

ISTQB Foundation

ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library)

Information Technology & Information Systems

Information/Data Security (InfoSec)

Integration Testing

JUnit

Java

Leadership

Legal

Logistics

Maintain Compliance

Medical Conditions

Mentoring

Microsoft .NET

NoSQL

Operational Support

Oracle

Performance Analysis

Performance Testing

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Programming Languages

Python Programming/Scripting Language

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Methodology

Quality Management

Release Notes

Requirements Management

SQL (Structured Query Language)

Scripting (Scripting Languages)

Secure Coding

Security Compliance

Security Monitoring

Selenium

Software Administration

Software Design

Software Design for Test (SDET)

Software Development

Software Engineering

Software Installation

Software Testing

Strategic Planning

System Test

Team Lead/Manager

Technical Presentation

Test Automation

Test Plan/Schedule

Test Requirements

Test Tools

Testing

Training/Teaching

Unit Test

Willing to Travel

Writing Skills

NANA Regional Corporation

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Selected Interns or Co-op students will support object-oriented C++ software development in the following domains: space domain awareness (SDA), image simulation, space systems modeling, laser source generation and effects modeling, high power microwave systems modeling and simulation, computer vision, image processing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), atmospheric modeling, computational electromagnetics (CEM), high performance computing (HPC), computer aided design (CAD) tools, meshing, thermal modeling, and more. The main requirements are that candidates be top-notch, responsible, self-motivated, honest, able to work well independently or in small teams, and be able to rapidly learn new languages, tools, and techniques as needed to meet mission requirements.

Selected Interns or Co-op students will support object-oriented C++ software development in the following domains: space domain awareness (SDA), image simulation, space systems modeling, laser source generation and effects modeling, high power microwave systems modeling and simulation, computer vision, image processing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), atmospheric modeling, computational electromagnetics (CEM), high performance computing (HPC), computer aided design (CAD) tools, meshing, thermal modeling, and more.The main requirements are that candidates be top-notch, responsible, self-motivated, honest, able to work well independently or in small teams, and be able to rapidly learn new languages, tools, and techniques as needed to meet mission requirements.Applicants who convey a passion for developing quality code, through listed projects, a github link, or other software development experiences, will be given preference.This is a paid cooperative/internship learning experience. Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>Majoring in physics, math, electrical/mechanical/aerospace engineering, computer science, or any relevant scientific or engineering field</li><li>Ability to implement, understand, and maintain mathematical and scientific software libraries</li><li>Software development experience in C++ </li><li>Must be available for full time employment within a year of completing this internship</li><li>U.S. citizen willing to undergo background investigation and perform some work at government or customer sites</li></ul>Experience in any of the following is a plus:<ul><li>Cross-platform software development on Linux and Windows</li><li>3D graphics using OpenGL, Open Scene Graph, WebGL, Vulkan</li><li>User interface development with Qt, Java Swing, Typescript, React, MaterialUI</li><li>Supercomputing, CUDA, OpenMP, MPI, threads, GPU</li><li>Image processing, imagery analysis, computer vision, computer aided design (CAD), meshing</li><li>Aerospace vehicles, orbital mechanics, electromagnetics, space domain awareness</li><li>Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning</li><li>Modeling and simulation</li><li>Directed energy (lasers, microwave), thermal analysis</li></ul>A representative sample of your code will be requested early in the evaluation process, e.g. something you've written for work, a school project, or for fun. It should be long enough to demonstrate your programming and software engineering skills.About Stellar Science:  We are a growing Albuquerque-based computational science company seeking talented computer programmers to create and extend exciting scientific and engineering analysis applications. We maintain high standards in all our software development efforts, utilizing modern development practices including continuous integration, test-driven development, pair programming, and code reviews in order to develop high quality, maintainable, and reusable code. By employing a lightweight development process, we remain highly productive and responsive to changing customer needs.Powered by JazzHR

Stellar Science

Scientific Software Developer Paid Co-op/Internship

3D Graphics

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace and Defense

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Background Investigation

CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)

CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture)

Computer Programming

Computer Science

Computer Vision

Electricity

Electromagnetic Modeling

Engineering

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

GitHub

Image Processing

Java Swing

Linux Operating System

Machine Learning

Math Software

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Microsoft Windows Operating System

Microwaves

Multiplatform/Cross-Platform

Object Oriented (OO)

OpenGL Programming Libraries

OpenMP

Physics

Qt GUI (Graphical User Interface) Toolkit

React.js

Resolve Customer Issues

Science Software

Simulation

Supercomputing

Test Driven Development (TDD)

Thermal Analysis

United States Citizen

User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)

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