About the job

Job Announcement Number: 303085

Washington DC Metro Area

Information

Job Title: Junior-Level Full Stack Engineer

Employment Category: Regular Full-Time

PURPOSE

Akiak Technology is looking for a Junior Full Stack Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a firm understanding of web frameworks, APIs, databases, and multiple languages. They can get up to speed quickly on and contribute to new software development projects and enjoy solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate for the Jr. full stack developer role will have worked and been hands on with a wide range of projects in their previous role.

Responsibilities

• Expertise engineering scalable, high-performing web applications using various languages and frameworks like JSON, React, Angular, Ruby, Python
• Expertise in relational databases like PostgreSQL
• Expertise creating, documenting, and consuming APIs
• Expertise using version control like GitHub
• Expertise setting up and using CI/CD tools like Jenkins
• Experience deploying applications to one or more cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary Agile team environment
• Ability to apply Agile software engineering principles and practices
• Ability to select and use the best tool for the job with a focus on open-source solutions
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
• The ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrable expertise in coding design, particularly in implementing responsive designs across various platforms and devices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent experience
• A U.S. Citizen
• This is a position of public trust and requires a government background investigation for a clearance at a low to moderate risk position.

What We Offer

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Medical Plan options with significant financial investments from Akiak Holdings, LLC
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-term/ Long-term disability
• Supplemental group life and AD&D options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) /  Paid Holidays
• Subsistence Living Paid Time Off (SPTO) for enrolled tribal members
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Hybrid Working

Indian/Tribal Preference Hiring

Indian Preference applies to this vacancy, in accordance with Akiak Holdings Policy #20005. Proof of Indian preference is required. The Indian Preference law is a distinct statute that does not violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Applicants who claim Indian preference must provide Tribal Membership Card, or letter from Tribal the Government (on Tribal Government letterhead) indicating tribal status, or BIA Form 4432.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Akiak Holdings and its subsidiary Companies will attempt to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment, with the exception of those situations affected by the Tribal Preference policy. All aspects of employment will be governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.

Purpose-Driven Company

Our purpose is to create a better economic future for the indigenous community in Akiak. Unlike a corporation with shareholders, our business revenues return to the tribal community and can be used for citizen services projects approved by the tribal council.