Software Developer (Level I)
Summary
| Title: | Software Developer (Level I) |
|---|---|
| ID: | D1023 |
| Department: | Development |
| Job Type: | Exempt (salaried) |
| Salary Range: | Annual base salary of $75,000 - $85,000 |
| Start Date: | February 3, 2025 |
Description
About the Position
Cobalt currently has an opening for an entry-level Software Developer for product development, client implementations, and sustainment of Cobalt’s products. Our products are mobile and browser-based CRM applications that make substantial use of web services. These applications are built on top of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. This position will play a primary role on our cross-functional scrum team, so candidates must be interested in working closely with a small team of technical individuals to produce excellent quality products and implementations while focusing on code reusability and flexibility.
Successful hires in this position are generally recent computer science graduates looking for training and experience as a professional software developer. They are self-motivated, interested in the process of developing complex software systems, and enjoy collaborating with other technically minded people. They also have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Primary Duties
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
The Software Developer (Level I) position pays an annual base salary of $75,000 - $85,000, based on experience, and an annual bonus of up to 10% of the base salary.
Cobalt offers all employees with medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid time off, a training budget, and a relaxed work environment in Crystal City. We host multiple events for our employees each year including fun quarterly events, a holiday party, and a company retreat. In addition, we offer multiple avenues for giving back to the community through a variety of volunteering opportunities.
Hybrid Work Policy
Cobalt has adopted a hybrid work policy to continue fostering our company culture of teamwork and collaboration. Employees are required to work at least 30 days per quarter at Cobalt’s office in Arlington, VA.
About Cobalt
Cobalt is an enterprise business software development company that is focused on customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. We provide industry-specific software products as well as custom software development services for our customers. Our software projects can include any or all steps in the software development life cycle from planning all the way through to maintenance. We use an agile scrum methodology that brings together members of all of the different departments at Cobalt to deliver high-quality software for our customers by seeking input and disseminating knowledge to a diverse group of stakeholders.
Cobalt currently has an opening for an entry-level Software Developer for product development, client implementations, and sustainment of Cobalt’s products. Our products are mobile and browser-based CRM applications that make substantial use of web services. These applications are built on top of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. This position will play a primary role on our cross-functional scrum team, so candidates must be interested in working closely with a small team of technical individuals to produce excellent quality products and implementations while focusing on code reusability and flexibility.
Successful hires in this position are generally recent computer science graduates looking for training and experience as a professional software developer. They are self-motivated, interested in the process of developing complex software systems, and enjoy collaborating with other technically minded people. They also have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Primary Duties
- As a member of our cross-functional agile team, you will collaborate closely with other team members including technical leads, project managers, product owners, customer support, and other developers to drive the success of our product and projects. You’ll be responsible for participating in all scrum ceremonies (like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprints, and retrospective meetings), contributing to discussions on product features and client-specific software, and actively working to achieve sprint goals and deliverables. In addition, you will help maintain transparency by providing updates on tasks and ensuring alignment with the team's overall goals.
- You will work on projects geared towards extending code, CRM based products, and individualized client implementations. This aspect of the role emphasizes working on diverse projects that extend existing codebases, developing new features for Cobalt’s CRM-based systems, and catering to specific client requirements. You will participate in the entire development lifecycle from gathering requirements and designing solutions to implementing, testing, and deploying features. This involves customizing CRM systems to meet unique business needs, integrating with other systems or APIs, and ensuring that the software aligns with the client's goals and expectations.
- Cobalt is always working to enhance our product for our clients. As part of our development team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our ongoing product development efforts on the Cobalt product.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science
- Object-oriented programming knowledge
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
- Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
- Requirements gathering and documentation skills
- Enjoy working with and designing cloud-based systems
Compensation & Benefits
The Software Developer (Level I) position pays an annual base salary of $75,000 - $85,000, based on experience, and an annual bonus of up to 10% of the base salary.
Cobalt offers all employees with medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid time off, a training budget, and a relaxed work environment in Crystal City. We host multiple events for our employees each year including fun quarterly events, a holiday party, and a company retreat. In addition, we offer multiple avenues for giving back to the community through a variety of volunteering opportunities.
Hybrid Work Policy
Cobalt has adopted a hybrid work policy to continue fostering our company culture of teamwork and collaboration. Employees are required to work at least 30 days per quarter at Cobalt’s office in Arlington, VA.
About Cobalt
Cobalt is an enterprise business software development company that is focused on customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. We provide industry-specific software products as well as custom software development services for our customers. Our software projects can include any or all steps in the software development life cycle from planning all the way through to maintenance. We use an agile scrum methodology that brings together members of all of the different departments at Cobalt to deliver high-quality software for our customers by seeking input and disseminating knowledge to a diverse group of stakeholders.
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