Software Developer

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtian an Active Secret Clearance to be considered - US Citizenship is a requirement to apply

Location: Must live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA to be considered

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Software Developer to support one of the nation's premier defense research organizations. This role primarily focuses on Android application development, including user interface design, backend functionality, and analytics. The developer will also integrate and optimize complex mathematical and physiological models, connect applications with web and wearable technologies, and test and demonstrate solutions for a variety of stakeholders.

Position requirements are as follows:

  • Android and iOS development
  • Mobile user interface design principles
  • Mobile user analytics
  • Relational Databases (e.g., SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • JSON and XML data formats
  • Arduino, Raspberry PI, and other similar technologies
  • AWS Cloud Computing
  • Fluent in DFLOW programming and experience with Vicon Nexus software
  • Java
  • Mathematical modeling
  • Scientific computing and data analysis
  • Lua

Must Have:

  • 2 years Data Analysis
  • 2 years JSON and XML data formats
  • 2 years Mobile user analytics
  • 2 years Relational Databases (e.g., SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • 2 years Android and iOS development
  • 2 years Mobile user interface design principles
  • 2 years Scientific computing
  • 2 years Mathematical modeling
  • 2 years DFLOW programming
  • 2 years Java
  • 2 years Lua
  • 2 years Cloud computing (AWS)
  • 2 years Vicon Nexus software
  • 2 years Arduino, Raspberry PI, and other similar technologies

Nice to Have:

  • Healthcare, biomedical knowledge
  • Data/Reporting
  • Real-time data integration
  • PSI Framework
  • Agile Development Process
  • Audio, video, and image processing
  • Automation
  • Socket networking, multi-threaded and concurrent programming
  • Thin-client, browser-based user interface development
  • Unity development
  • Wearable device development/integration
  • Web Services, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Django, SOAP/REST interfaces
  • Implementing machine learning models and knowledge of ML training
  • C/C++, Java, Python, Bash, SQL, Java Script / HTML / CSS, Matlab
  • GIS development
  • Linux Environment

Preferred Skills:

  • Audio, video, and image processing
  • Implementing machine learning models and knowledge of ML training
  • Wearable device development/integration
  • Knowledge of C, C++, C#, F#, Lua, Java, Kotlin, Scala, Python, Swift, MATLAB programming languages
  • Thin-client, browser-based user interface development
  • Web Services, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Django, SOAP/REST interfaces
  • Socket networking, multi-threaded and concurrent programming
  • Linux environments and experience with legacy systems
  • PSI Framework
  • GIS development
  • Healthcare, biomedical knowledge
  • Agile development process
  • Automation
  • Real-time data integration
  • Unity development

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.
Our Perks Include:
PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

  • 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
  • 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

  • $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
  • Fully vested from day one
  • Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) - Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Clearance Level: Interim clearance is sufficient to start. Secret Clearance or above is preferred.
Work Location: Flexible Work Arrangement. This person will be required to be onsite 3 days a week. Final schedule TBD with hiring manager.- Lexington, MA
Interview process: Candidates are expected to present examples of Android apps developed upon being selected for an interview. 1st round interview will be a Zoom
with the hiring manager. 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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