Remote PHP Software Engineer IV

Job Family:

Software Development & Support (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain NACI

What You Will Do:

This candidate will perform mostly back-end and some front-end development work in support of NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS's full stack consists mostly of PHP and Python while the front end is JavaScript and will be using Vue.js moving forward.

May contribute using various languages such as PHP, Python, and JavaScript using both OOP and functional programming paradigms. Will participate in both unit testing and full integrated system testing. Applications will include standard software tools and/or services for decoding, calculation and display of scientific data including satellite, radar, observational, numerical forecast models, and forecast products. Specific activities will include:

• Design, test and develop the software to meet requirements
• Recommend upgrades for existing systems and programs
• Develop separate elements of a software that work well in the program as a whole
• Create various diagrams, flowcharts and models that illustrate the type of code needed for programmers
• Ensure continued functionality of a program during maintenance and testing of software
• Document each aspect of a system or application as a reference for future upgrades and maintenance
• Revisit the development process to fix bugs or address client concerns

6+ years of experience writing code in one or more programming or scripting languages. Must have experience with PHP and/or Python, and JavaScript. Experience with client-side and server-side frameworks, planning and prototyping new applications, and learning and testing new technologies, required.

Must also be able to:

• Decide which technologies and languages are best for the project
• Design the architecture of the components of an application
• Build and test Application Program Interfaces (APIs)
• Test sites and applications in different browsers and environments
• Test new features thoroughly to ensure they perform the correct task in all cases
• Run performance bench marking tests
• Refactor and optimize existing code
• Document code so other developers can understand and contribute to it
• Fix bugs in existing projects
• Review colleagues' code
• Meet with product owners, designers, developers and project staff for progress updates
• Contribute to implementing an agile product development environment
• Effectively communicate technical information and work status accurately and reliably to project leads and managers.

What You Will Need:

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related field and 4-6 years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 6 years of demonstrated experience in a related field and 4+ years of progressive experience in programming in an enterprise setting
• 6+ years of progressive experience with programming in an enterprise setting using PHP and/or Python
• 6+ years using client-side and server-side frameworks for PHP (Symfony), JavaScript (Vue, React) and Python
• Proficient in PHP and/or Python server-side development
• Proficient in JavaScript client-side development
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong problem-solving experience and driven work ethic
• U.S. Citizen or Green card is required for the position. Candidate must successfully pass a Federal Background Investigation.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Experience with relational and document databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB)
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Git and GitLab CI/CD
• Experience in AGILE development
• Experience installing, configuring, maintaining & troubleshooting software within a Linux environment

The annual salary range for this position is $93,800.00-$140,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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