Software developer, journeyman

Job ID# 1831 StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking Full-Time, Software Developer, Journeyman, to join our team at NAWCTSD in Orlando, FL. NAWCTSD is the Navy’s principal center for modeling, simulation and training systems technologies. This position supports the Enterprise Research Data Science (NERDS) Team. The NERDS Team Mission is to provide expertise to enable data-driven decisions across the naval enterprise by applying the latest in high performance computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.

The computer programmer will work with a team in a lab environment to develop state of the art, software driven training systems. The Computer Programmer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Essential Job Duties: Assist in analyzing user needs and software application requirements to support development tasks.
• Create, modify, and test software code, scripts, and application logic supporting system functionality.
• Prepare and support use cases, functional specifications, and requirements for assigned software tasks.
• Develop software using high‑level languages such as C#, C++, Java, Python, or similar as required.
• Support development of scripting for Windows and Linux environments.
• Participate in code reviews and software configuration management processes.
• Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving software issues during integration and testing.
• Contribute to preparation of technical documentation, test plans, status reports, and issue tracking entries.
• Utilize version control repositories such as Git, SVN, TFS, or similar.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and project team members in a lab environment to ensure software meets performance requirements.

Travel Requirements: N/A

Experience Requirements: Approximately 3 or more years of experience in software development or programming. Full Stack (frontend / backend) competency, as well as basic DevOps competency (Docker / Linux / Bash / Cloud Technology) Python programming, with practical experience using:

• pandas for data manipulation
• NumPy for numerical computing
• Plotly for data visualization
• Flask or FastAPI for web server development
• Database ORMs like SQLalchemy

Familiarity with React, including:

• Building modern, responsive web applications
• Managing state and component architecture effectively

Working knowledge of version control systems, including:

• Git (branching, merging, conflict resolution)
• GitLab, with exposure to GitLab CI/CD pipelines

Competency in Bash scripting and Linux environments, including command-line operations and file system navigation. Familiarity with web application deployment using:

• Docker and Docker Compose, or equivalent containerization tools

Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly:

• AWS EC2 and S3 (or equivalent platforms/services)

Understanding of efficient design principles in web applications, including:

• Lazy loading
• Optimized rendering and asset management

Understanding of time complexity and computational efficiency, especially when handling large datasets or data pipelines. Experience working in an Agile development environment, including participation in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and estimation using Jira story points.

Education Requirements: B.S. in computer engineering, computer science or related technical field with strong emphasis on software programming.

Security Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

About StraCon: StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by “Enhancing their Operational Capability”. With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to “Make It Happen”. Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical services for the Department of Defense. StraCon offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs. StraCon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Employer