Software Engineer - Level III

Department: IEW&S

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

• Design, develop, and maintain custom websites and applications, including those that are not form-driven and require advanced programming capabilities using multiple languages such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Python, PHP, and SQL.
• Develop and implement front-end user interfaces and back-end functionalities across various platforms to support both public-facing and internal websites. 
• Provide limited support to graphics related efforts for the organizations SharePoint page and other internal content management systems. 
• Use analytics and monitoring tools to assess site performance and user behavior, and make data-driven recommendations to improve usability and experience. 
• Build and support event registration and information sites with customized features tailored to mission requirements. 
• Ensure compliance with DoD and Army cybersecurity and accessibility standards when developing and maintaining web assets. 
• Develop technical documentation and configuration settings related to web security, backup procedures, and overall site architecture. 
• Provide backup support for digital and social media platforms, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment with web content strategies. 
• Provide back up support for other graphics related functions, including but not limited to event photography and production of awards. 

• Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission. 
• Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter. 
• Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders. 
• Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully. 
• Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected.
• Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests. 
• Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; conducts himself/herself accordingly. 

Required Qualifications

• Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a Department of War security clearance is required. All applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Due to the sensitive nature of the work being performed, a candidate must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• High school diploma and 14 years of experience, or
• Associate's degree and 12 years of experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of experience, or
• Master's degree in a related field and five years of experience.
• Must possess advanced technical skills in responsive design, wireframing, and visual design to create effective and user-friendly websites.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Dreamweaver, PowerPoint & other design tools as well as HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML.
• Knowledge of operating systems such as UNIX, Windows NT, TCP/IP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile framework and ability to apply best practices using industry standards.
• Proficient in Java, Python or C++ development.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience working with stakeholders and development teams.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and contributing to technical documentation.

Augustine Consulting, Inc. offers a robust benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program