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Junior Cloud Engineer

Expression NetworksAnnapolis, MD - Remote
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Expression Networks is hiring a Remote Junior Cloud Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to design and implement an automated solution for Redbook maintenance and website updates. The ideal candidate will leverage cloud technologies to ensure security, quality, and efficiency in document management and web content delivery. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to automate processes, enhance user experiences, and integrate dynamic frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Automate Document Management:
    • Facilitate the use of Word 365 for document updates via OneDrive and SharePoint.
    • Develop and maintain Azure Logic Apps to automate workflows triggered by document updates.
  • Data Processing and Conversion:
    • Utilize Python, Pandas, and LaTeX to consolidate and convert Redbook Chapter files into PDF, XML, JSON, and Markdown formats.
    • Ensure seamless importing/exporting to and from Word while preserving formatting.
  • Static Content Generation:
    • Implement HUGO or similar static site generators to create modern website content from machine-readable formats.
    • Tailor the static site to enhance user experience, integrating frameworks like React and D3 for interactivity and data visualization.
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD):
    • Set up CI/CD pipelines for quality assurance, automated testing, vulnerability scans, and deployment to QA/Test or production environments.
    • Host static web content using Azure CDN and Azure Blob Storage.
  • Database Management (Optional):
    • Design and implement databases for storing structured and semi-structured data for efficient search and retrieval.
  • API Development (Optional):
    • Create machine-to-machine APIs for real-time data dissemination and reporting from the Redbook.

Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Experience:
    • Proven experience in cloud technologies, particularly Azure services.
    • Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in data processing libraries like Pandas.
    • Familiarity with document management tools such as Word 365, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Experience with static site generators (e.g., HUGO) and web frameworks (e.g., React, D3).
    • Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools.
    • Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
    • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with LaTeX for document processing.
  • Knowledge of machine-readable formats (XML, JSON, Markdown) and their applications.
  • Familiarity with database management systems and API development.

Location:

  • Remote candidates will be considered but the ideal candidate will be local to the DMV area and be open to being on site 2-3 times per week in Annapolis, MD.

Salary Range:

  • $75,000 - 90,000 depending on factors such as experience level, locality pay and the remote/hybrid/on-site schedule

Benefits:

Expression offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as:

  • 401k matching
  • PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Education reimbursement
  • Complimentary life insurance
  • Generous PTO and holiday leave
  • Onsite office gym access
  • Commuter Benefits Plan

About Expression:

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s “Perpetual Innovation” culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for our clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with our clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.

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Quality Assurance Engineer

Expression NetworksUnited States - Remote
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Expression Networks is hiring a Remote Quality Assurance Engineer

Expression is seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance professional to support the Global Public Affairs Office of the US Department of State. The duties of this project team include the architecture, engineering, operations, development, UI/UX, user training and agile project management of their web assets hosted on cloud architecture running a content management system (WordPress). This position ensures that the functionality and performance of the site meets quality metrics goals in the most efficient manner possible.

Location:

  • Remote in the United States

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Creating, maintenance and evaluation of software automation test scripts for both UI and API (including incorporation of dynamic test data) for a web site
  • Creating and maintaining manual test scripts when needed.
  • Conduct testing following a disciplined procedures and documentation (Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Case, Results, Defect Analysis, Test Summary)
  • Ability to train others regarding automation test concepts; plus providing guidance and direction as needed.
  • Gathering and validating application functional/performance/load requirements
  • Creation and maintenance of test plans and test cases
  • Execution, as required, of manual and automated software testing in areas involving installation, functional, performance and load, integration, and regression testing.
  • Documentation of process improvements regarding best practices regarding test automation
  • Creation of test reports and test visualizations (Splunk)
  • Maintenance of all test documentation and results with results.
  • Coordination and prioritization of test development activities and the ability to work with multiple development teams and software projects are also critical for the selected candidate.
  • Management of defects within a corporate defect tracking system

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust.
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, similar discipline, or equivalent work experience is required.
  • A minimum of 8+ years of structured software quality assurance engineering experience is required.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with the development of automated test scripts, execution of test cases and reporting and dissemination of test results.
  • Experience with automated testing applications like Gauge (Java+Selenium, Cucumber)
  • Experience with API testing tools such as ReadyAPI.
  • Production software development experience with 2-3 structured programming languages such as .Net, Java and Pega.
  • Experience with quality assurance practices and testing methodologies
  • Experience with test plan and test case development and execution
  • Experience with developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts.
  • Experience with MS SQL Server, BitBucket, JIRA+ Xray, Postman
  • Experience deploying in CI/CD and using Build Pipelines.
  • Demonstrated documentation and reporting experience.
  • Operating system management experience with Windows Server 2012/2016
  • Experience with commercial defect management systems
  • Experience training small teams regarding test engineering concepts.
  • Experience working within an Agile Development Environment
  • Experience with document management systems
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Basic understanding of program interfaces, services, databases, messaging, files systems, and other program objects.
  • Ability to troubleshoot independently both software and operating system level installation and configuration issues.

Desired Skills:

  • 508 Compliance testing
  • Performance & Load testing preferably on a Content Management System like Drupal or WordPress
  • Conduct automated visual regression testing using any tool.
  • Experience writing production JavaScript, HTML, XML, XSLT
  • Experience creating test visualizations using any automation tool
  • Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio 2015/2017
  • Experience writing production Java, C#, .NET.
  • System administration experience with Unix/Linux/Windows
  • Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • Experience with WordPress

Working Environment & Conditions:

  • This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
  • This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
  • The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.
  • The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary Range:

  • $120,000 - 150,000 depending on factors such as experience level, locality pay and the remote/hybrid/on-site schedule

Benefits:

  • 401k matching
  • PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Education reimbursement
  • Complimentary life insurance
  • Generous PTO and holiday leave
  • Onsite office gym access
  • Commuter Benefits Plan

About Expression:

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for our clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with our clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest-growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.

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Expression Networks is hiring a Remote Senior Data Engineer

Expression is looking to hire a Senior Data Engineer (individual contributor) to add to the continued growth we are seeing with our Data Science department. This position will daily report to the program manager and data team manager on projects and will be responsible for the design and execution of high-impact data architecture and engineering solutions to customers across a breadth of domains and use cases.

Location:

  • Remote with the ability to travel monthly when needed
    • Local (DC/VA/MD Metropolitan area) is preferred but not required
    • Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates

Security Clearance:

  • US Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain Secret Clearance or higher

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Directly working and leading others on the development, testing, and documentation of software code and data pipelines for data extraction, ingestion, transformation, cleaning, correlation, and analytics
  • Leading end-to-end architectural design and development lifecycle for new data services/products, and making them operate at scale
  • Partnering with Program Managers, Subject Matter Experts, Architects, Engineers, and Data Scientists across the organization where appropriate to understand customer requirements, design prototypes, and optimize existing data services/products
  • Setting the standard for Data Science excellence in the teams you work with across the organization, and mentoring junior members in the Data Science department

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Participating in technical development of white papers and proposals to win new business opportunities
  • Analyzing and providing feedback on product strategy
  • Participating in research, case studies, and prototypes on cutting-edge technologies and how they can be leveraged
  • Working in a consultative fashion to improve communication, collaboration, and alignment amongst teams inside the Data Science department and across the organization
  • Helping recruit, nurture, and retain top data engineering talent

Required Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience bringing databases, data integration, and data analytics/ML technologies to production with a PhD/MS in Computer Science/Data Science/Computer Engineering or relevant field, or 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree
  • Mastery in developing software code in one or more programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, Matlab, etc.)
  • Expert knowledge in databases (SQL, NoSQL, Graph, etc.) and data architecture (Data Lake, Lakehouse)
  • Knowledgeable in machine learning/AI methodologies
  • Experience with one or more SQL-on-Hadoop technology (Spark SQL, Hive, Impala, Presto, etc.)
  • Experience in short-release cycles and the full software lifecycle
  • Experience with Agile development methodology (e.g., Scrum)
  • Strong writing and oral communication skills to deliver design documents, technical reports, and presentations to a variety of audiences

Benefits:

  • 401k matching
  • PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Education reimbursement
  • Complimentary life insurance
  • Generous PTO and holiday leave
  • Onsite office gym access
  • Commuter Benefits Plan

About Expression:

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s “Perpetual Innovation” culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for our clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with our clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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