Staff Developer bei Rocket Communications

Job: Staff Developer (Temp-to-Hire)

Type: Full-time, W-2, remote, temporary role

Duration: 4 months minimum, with the possibility of extending contract or becoming permanent employee

Want to work on the apps used for space capabilities and cutting-edge technologies? Yes, we said space!

Rocket Communications is an enterprise UX Design company focused on designing mission-critical applications and systems. We are seeking a remote Staff Developer for a 4-month contract, with the potential to be extended to 12 months or become a permanent employee.

If you have a solid understanding of key web app design principles, and 8+ years of experience, you could be a great fit in helping us solve some of our nation’s most complex space app user experience challenges. 

We are a small company dispersed across the U.S. Our work can be challenging and complex, but our team is fun, friendly, and supportive. 

This is a remote role, however due to our work with federal government agencies we need someone who is a US Citizen and lives in the USA. 

• You have 8+ years experience in development, including 4+ years in web app development and 2+ years using Java and/or Kotlin programming language.
• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• You have experience with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS, Javascript ES6+) and/or expertise in at least one object-oriented programming language such as Ruby, Python, PHP, or C++.
• You have expert-level knowledge of React, Apache, .NET, and SQL Server.
• You have experience with Linux and/or Windows development lifecycles.
• You enjoy working closely with both internal and external design teams to ensure the feasibility of the design, clarify ambiguous designs, and build reusable code and components.
• You are comfortable operating as the Development Lead on projects when applicable, providing technical oversight to fellow Developers on the project and ensuring project deliverables are met. 
• You are a US Citizen who lives in the USA (due to Rocket's work with local and federal government agencies this is a firm requirement)

• Experience working in a SAFe Agile development environments
• Experience working on DoD/security development projects
• Experience developing containerized software and developing multiple containerized applications that interface together (Kubernetes, Docker, Pod Man, Docker Compose, OpenShift)

Rocket Benefits for Temporary Employees

•  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

•  Dedicated Health Advocate

•  Employer Sponsored and Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

•  401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match 

•  Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

•  Paid Time Off

•  Paid Holidays

•  Commuter Benefits 

•  Employee Assistance Program 

•  Employee Discounts

•  Monthly Remote Work Stipend

Compensation 

Your actual pay for this role will be based on your skills, experience, and location.

Affirmative Action & EEO Statement

Rocket Communications is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on religion, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will work to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need accommodation for the hiring process please apply for the role, then email us your request if selected for an introductory call. The Hiring Team will review your request and respond as soon as possible.

Please note this job posting is not designed to contain every activity, duty, or responsibility that is required of this position.