Available Positions

Join us as a Lead Computer Scientist/Engineer to assist the National Institute of Standards and Technology to upgrade and debug their systems using Ruby and Ruby on Rails.

You will work on 3 systems to:

• Upgrade Ruby from version 2.5.0 to at least 3.1

• Upgrade Rails from version 5.1.5 to at least 7

• Complete maintenance, bug fixes, and feature requests via JIRA tickets

• Containerize and provide a DevSecOps solution for these systems

Experience:

• 6 years’ experience in web-based user interface design, database systems, and commonly used software stacks for the development and deployment of web-based services

• Expert knowledge of Ruby and Ruby on Rails

• Ability to contribute updates to the code base using Git

• Ability to create and merge branches within the repository to support the upgrade development efforts

• Experience creating and maintaining containers using Docker

• Ability to use JIRA issue tracking software to view and assess progress toward completing assigned tasks

• Experience with best practices in an Agile software development context:

• Experience with automated application testing, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and frequent build/test/deploy cycles

• BA degree or higher

We offer:

• A chance to be part of a growing team and work with a federal government agency

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits including FSA and HSA

• Paid time off plus federal holidays

• Flexible working hours

• Professional development assistance

• Competitive compensation

Compensation:

$120,000 - $130,000 per Year

Prometheus Computing is a small business focusing on custom and scientific software. Since our founding in 2006, we have made it a top priority to exceed the expectations of our customers by thoroughly understanding their needs and problems. Our mission is to advance the software state of art by delivering useful, quality software at a good price. Prometheus Computing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

RESUME/INQUIRY CONTACT:

Diane Griesser; President

Prometheus Computing, LLC

110 Buzzard’s Roost Road, PO Box 2765

Cullowhee, NC 28723

Tel: (828) 293-5927

E-Mail: Diane@prometheuscomputing.com

POSITION DUTIES:

Perform technically advanced software design and development to further the NIST’s Software and Systems Division (SSD) work in advancing the adoption of information technology within healthcare systems by developing and enhancing Test Framework Infrastructure models, and data management and decision making systems. Master’s Degree in Computer Science, or Telecommunications or Network Engineering, or Information Technology or a directly related discipline and 24 months prior experience required, and must also demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency in software development and data management systems architecture using current design and or development tools.

RATE OF PAY:

$98,550.00 per Year;

The employer will pay or exceed the prevailing wage, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT:

100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

RESUME/INQUIRY CONTACT:

Diane Griesser; President

Prometheus Computing, LLC

110 Buzzard’s Roost Road, PO Box 2765

Cullowhee, NC 28723

Tel: (828) 293-5927

E-Mail: Diane@prometheuscomputing.com

POSITION DUTIES:

Perform technically advanced software design and development to further the NIST’s Wireless Network Division (WND) work to develop advanced models and algorithms for evaluating and enhancing wireless communications systems. Master’s Degree in Computer Science, or Electrical or Systems Engineering, or Network or Information Systems and 24 months prior experience required, and must also demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency in systems development and architecture using current design and development tools.

RATE OF PAY:

$98,550.00 per Year;

The employer will pay or exceed the prevailing wage, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT:

100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

RESUME/INQUIRY CONTACT:

Diane Griesser; President

Prometheus Computing, LLC

110 Buzzard’s Roost Road, PO Box 2765

Cullowhee, NC 28723

Tel: (828) 293-5927

E-Mail: Diane@prometheuscomputing.com

POSITION DUTIES:

Perform technically advanced software design and development to support the NIST’s collaborative peer-to-peer interagency blockchain software development to build, test, deploy and maintain blockchain applications using Java, C++ and Python languages and DevOps practices on virtual machines. Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or Information Systems or Technology, or a directly related discipline and 24 months prior experience required, and must also demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency in software development and data management systems architecture using current design and or development tools.

RATE OF PAY:

$98,550.00 per Year;

The employer will pay or exceed the prevailing wage, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT:

100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

RESUME/INQUIRY CONTACT:

Diane Griesser; President

Prometheus Computing, LLC

110 Buzzard’s Roost Road, PO Box 2765

Cullowhee, NC 28723

Tel: (828) 293-5927

E-Mail: Diane@prometheuscomputing.com

POSITION DUTIES:

Perform technically advanced software design and development for the NIST’s Software Development Kit (SDK) that will allow users to build Cyber Physical System/Internet of Things (CPS/IoT) components in the Python language using object-oriented modeling and programming techniques within a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipeline for building, testing, release and deployment on Raspberry Pi development boards. Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or Network or Telecommunications Engineering, or a directly related discipline and 24 months prior experience required, and must also demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency in software development and data management systems architecture using current design and or development tools.

RATE OF PAY:

$98,550.00 per Year;

The employer will pay or exceed the prevailing wage, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT:

100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

RESUME/INQUIRY CONTACT:

Diane Griesser; President

Prometheus Computing, LLC

110 Buzzard’s Roost Road, PO Box 2765

Cullowhee, NC 28723

Tel: (828) 293-5927

E-Mail: Diane@prometheuscomputing.com