Software Developer (TS/SCI + Poly) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description The DarkStar Group is seeking a Software Developer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program. THE PROGRAM The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community. We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest. THE PROJECT The Sponsor applies technical resources to accelerate the timely, reliable, and secure delivery of open source data, information, and insights. The Sponsor requires developer support developing tailored solutions to tackle unique global collection problems. The work may be performed independently or within a team environment depending on the specific problem statement. Work will include developing Amazon Web Services (AWS)-based resources and the Sponsor needs skills spanning many compute, storage, and networking services. Required Skills Demonstrated experience working in a training environment.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated experience using Joomla site design and site administration.
Demonstrated experience developing WBTs, online training courses, websites, or other e-learning solutions.
Demonstrated experience with the Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge, PDF as well as Dreamweaver, After Effects, or other similar software products.
Demonstrated experience with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and HTML
Demonstrated experience with MS PowerPoint
Demonstrated experience with MS OneNote
Demonstrated experience with MS Word
Demonstrated experience solving complex application development problems.
Demonstrated experience providing advice and recommendations on product design.
Demonstrated experience Adobe Captivate
Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining websites.
Demonstrated experience creating print products such as posters, books, and presentation materials.
Demonstrated experience using content creation and management tools for web design, web development, programming, graphic design, animation, videography, photography and audio recording, editing and distribution.
Demonstrated experience using JIRA or other IT ticket or work tracking system.
Accessing and using images/graphics from ENVATO, Shutterstock, and other subscription platforms.
Desired Skills (Optional) Demonstrated experience with web-based collaboration and document management platforms; task management tools that provide browser-based access for team document libraries, calendars, task lists, alert, and schedules such as SharePoint or other similar software products.
Demonstrated experience with Sponsor cloud technology networks and systems.
Demonstrated experience creating motion graphic products.
Demonstrated experience working with specialists to build training products.
Demonstrated experience with general photography.
Demonstrated experience with video production or experience in a video production support role.
Demonstrated experience with JavaScript (JS).
Demonstrated experience with graphic design including animation and 3D animation.
Degree(s): Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Graphic Design, Multimedia Development, Online Learning, or other related field from an accredited institution.
Certification(s): UX/UI Ability Certification from an accredited institution. About The DarkStar Group Our Company The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. Our Benefits The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits: very strong salaries;
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
a generously-funded HSA;
an 8% 401(k) contribution; 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
a generous training budget;
$25,000 employee referral bonuses;
business development / growth incentives; and
top notch company swag.
We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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