Job Description
SOFTWARE ENGINEER OPPORTUNITY
FEARLESS DEVELOPERS TO BUILD TRUE JOINT COGNITIVE SYSTEMS THAT MAKE A REAL IMPACT.
Do you thrive solving important, hard problems others believe are impossible? Do you want to do work that makes a real impact?
Work with the world’s premier Cognitive Systems Engineers to develop and deploy cognitive affordances in environments with critical consequences. Our elite team designs and builds decision support systems in large data, time sensitive, critical environments. Our software engineers make these designs real.
If you are seeking a non-traditional path, a road less traveled, work that has meaning and real consequences, we would like to hear from you.
POSITION: Software Engineer
POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediate Openings
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1-2
LEADER: Bill Elm / Brian Neal
SALARY RANGE: Competitive and commensurate with experience
LOCATION: Relocation to Pittsburgh, PA. We will continue to follow a hybrid office model during the COVID-19 pandemic and possibly beyond.
CITIZENSHIP: Due to nature of the work performed within our facility, U.S. Citizenship is Required.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop applications using HTML5 and various JavaScript APIs/frameworks including but not limited to jQuery, D3.js, Node.js, React, and AngularJS.
Support existing applications/prototypes in production/staging environments, troubleshooting and extending functionality as required.
Conduct rapid prototyping of key technology risk areas early in project lifecycle.
Conduct iterative evaluations of system prototypes and operational evaluations of fielded decision support systems.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of a principal software developer.
Develop innovative and useful GUI designs for these complex domains.
Assist in System Administration duties (user accounts, inventory management, etc.) as required.
DESIRED SKILLSET:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience coding in a general-purpose programming language, including but not limited to: JavaScript, Python, Java, C, C++.
Knowledge of both Windows and Linux operating systems, including Linux command line skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential, as well as tolerance for ambiguity at times.
Aptitude for learning other programming languages as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years of professional software development experience.
Familiar with NoSQL databases (Key-value, Document, Graph).
Working experience with software libraries/projects within the Apache Hadoop framework, mainly Zookeeper and HDFS
Knowledge and practical experience with various Geospatial APIs (ESRI ArcGIS, Open Layers, Google Maps, etc.)
Experience building scalable applications using Node.js.
Familiar with AWS platform/tools and deploying applications to the cloud.
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. If no clearance, candidate should have desire to apply for one.
WORK HOURS:
RCS provides the opportunity for flexible hours, with the core business hours being 10:00 am – 3:00 pm EST.
ABOUT US:
AT RCS, WE SIMPLIFY COMPLEX DECISION ENVIRONMENTS_._
Big data can mean data overload and complexity. Our team simplifies decision making in complex, high stakes environments. We work in a team-based organization that brings together our cognitive systems engineers, software engineers and visual designers to create our one-of-a-kind decision support systems for the public and private sector.
The Resilient Cognitive Solution (RCS) team provides principle-driven design of human-machine systems with the central focus on creating highly effective decision support systems. We operate at the cutting edge of the human - machine interface. Our Software Team works closely with highly talented scientists, engineers, and designers and will perform a full range of advanced object-oriented software engineering tasks, exercising all steps of SW development lifecycle, from requirements to implementation, including backend and frontend development.
LOCATION: RCS is in Pittsburgh, PA, near major universities (Carnegie Mellon and The University of Pittsburgh) and minutes away from a thriving city center. We have easy access to some of the best entertainment and sports venues in the country and Pittsburgh is ranked as one of the most livable and affordable cities. Once a thriving steel town, Pittsburgh is now known as an incubator of technology and medical innovation.
PEOPLE: Our people are passionate about changing the world! They know that their innovative solutions can save a person’s life, increase security, protect property, and better our communities. They help our clients improve their work-life by enabling them to make better, faster decisions.
CULTURE: We offer a culture that produces experts in an atmosphere where fun and hard work go together! We provide the fertile ground and freedom for personal and professional growth. We also believe in harnessing the power of group innovation and perspective. We encourage collaboration to help expand ideas and learning.
LEADERSHIP: RCS is a veteran-owned consultancy under the senior leadership of William Elm, a CSE Fellow and pioneer in the field. Our leadership team encourages excellence through clear expectations while providing the freedom for innovation. We challenge the status quo and develop our people and trade with passion. This is why we all are leaders that can and do IMPROVE THE WORLD!
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: RCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.