Wanted - Excellent Praxineers

NextGen Annapolis Junction, Maryland Ft. Meade, Maryland Linthicum, Maryland College Park, Maryland Aberdeen, Maryland Laurel, Maryland Columbia, Maryland


 

 

Wanted - Future Praxineers

 

(We’re always looking for great Praxineers! And if you think you are an excellent engineer and we NEED to see your resume. Go ahead and upload your resume. If you are a fit for a current opening, we will reach out! If you are a fit for a future role, rest assured we will reach out once that role becomes available. Feel free to check back with our Careers site too!!)

 

What is a Praxineer?

 

A Praxineer is a tech superhero who is ready to embark on a tech adventure to modernize and revolutionize tech to protect our country. A Praxineer is someone who likes to work with NextGen tech, but also loves the challenge of revitalizing legacy technology to the 21st century. If working with a team of amazing engineers excite you, we would love to speak with you!

 

What does it take?

 

Our Praxineers range from Software Gurus to HPC/Supercomputing Specialists to CNO/Reverse Engineers to Linux SAs, DevOps engineers to AWS/Cloud technologists.

 

Software Gurus - A Java software engineer, skilled in object-oriented programming and fluent in the intricacies of Java's syntax and libraries, expertly crafts robust and efficient software solutions to tackle complex challenges with precision and reliability.

 

HPC Engineer - Equipped with an arsenal of parallel programming techniques and deep understanding of hardware architectures, designs and optimizes lightning-fast algorithms that harness the full computational might of supercomputers, pushing the boundaries of scientific and engineering simulations to new heights.

 

CNO/Reverse Engineer - Armed with a profound knowledge of low-level programming languages and an insatiable curiosity, fearlessly dissects and deciphers intricate software systems and hardware components, unveiling their hidden secrets and vulnerabilities, ultimately empowering organizations to enhance security and unlock new possibilities.

 

Linux SAs – Have a deep understanding of command-line tools and a meticulous approach to system administration, orchestrates the seamless integration and management of servers, networks, and services, safeguarding system stability, optimizing performance, and fortifying the security of mission-critical infrastructure.

 

Dev Ops Engineer - Wielding a versatile toolkit of automation and collaboration tools, seamlessly bridges the gap between development and operations, orchestrating the efficient deployment, scaling, and monitoring of software systems while fostering a culture of continuous integration, delivery, and improvement, revolutionizing the software development lifecycle.

 

AWS/Cloud Technologist - Extensive command of cloud infrastructure and a deep understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS), architects and deploys scalable, fault-tolerant, and highly available solutions, harnessing the full power of cloud technologies to drive innovation, enhance agility, and optimize resource utilization, revolutionizing the way organizations leverage the limitless potential of the cloud.

 

Systems Engineer - Equipped with a comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, and network components, expertly designs, implements, and maintains complex systems, seamlessly integrating diverse technologies to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security while solving intricate problems and driving efficiency in the ever-evolving landscape of IT infrastructure.

 

Program Manager - Exceptional organizational and leadership skills, strategically plans, coordinates, and executes complex projects, ensuring seamless collaboration across cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and delivering high-quality results, while effectively aligning business objectives with stakeholder expectations in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

 

Junior engineers - Solid foundation in software engineering principles and an eagerness to learn, actively contribute to the planning, development, and testing phases of projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software solutions, while continuously refining their skills and embracing best practices to drive excellence in the ever-evolving realm of software development.

 

Mid-Level engineers - Substantial technical expertise and hands-on experience in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), plays a pivotal role in the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of complex software systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficient project execution, mentor junior engineers, and deliver high-quality solutions while leveraging their depth of knowledge and industry best practices to drive innovation and optimize processes within the dynamic landscape of software engineering.

 

Clearance:
Most of our positions would require an Active TS/SCI with an appropriate polygraph. However, we have several roles that will allow for Secret clearance level on up.

 

*The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.




Who are we?
Praxis Engineering* was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Annapolis Junction MD - with growing offices in Chantilly VA and Aberdeen MD.

Praxis Engineering is a consulting, product, and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to solve complex problems. 

With over 300 employees supporting more than 50 contracts, Praxis brings together world class engineers with proven engineering best practices, domain expertise, commercial technologies and proven agile management approaches to create high value solutions aimed at helping our customers meet their most critical business and mission objectives.  

*Praxis Engineering is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics IT.

Why Praxis?
 
We are focused on continual learning and evolution. We don’t do things because “that’s the way we’ve always done things”; we listen to our employees and adapt to the changing marketplace.   We look at the big picture and encourage our engineers to get training and certifications in emerging technologies that will help shape our customer’s mission.  We've been profitable year after year.  We're always on the lookout for great engineers to join the team and we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of what we do.   We focus on recruiting talented people, treating them right, and then allowing them to do what they do best.  No red tape. No micromanagement.  Smart people want to work with smart people, and we love people who are passionate about what they do, and finding ways to do it better.

And then there is the...

Benefits

  • Attractive total compensation package to include competitive salary and medical benefits with an option for FREE employee HSA medical plan! 
  • Office perks such as free soft drinks and snacks (both healthy and not-so-healthy)
  • Praxis swag (annual gift certificate to purchase top brand Praxis apparel)
  • 401k contribution/match: combination of profit share/contribution (3.5%) and employer match (up to 4.5%) for a total of 8%.
  • Annual bonus plan
  • 4 weeks Paid Time Off + 10 holidays + comp time eligibility. (30+ days of leave to start!) 
      • We reward longevity! On your 5th work anniversary – you will receive an additional week of PTO to 5 weeks of PTO. Making it 35+ days of leave altogether!
      • On your 10th work anniversary – you will receive an additional week of PTO to 6 weeks of PTO. Making it 40+ days of leave altogether!
      • At any time, your unused PTO can be traded in for $$$
  • Carryover a max of 380hours of leave from year to year. You can choose to have a sabbatical one year or trade in your unused PTO for something nice! 
  • Training is a priority! Take advantage of our endless in-house training opportunities - or seek out vendor offered (paid) training opportunities like conferences, certification courses and seminars.         
      • Conferences (recently attended by Praxis employees): AWS Summit, IoT World, Black Hat and DefCon.
      • Training & Certifications: Splunk, AWS, Big Data/Cloudera, VMWare, Scrum Master...the list of certifications goes on and on!
      • Praxis University: Cyber Research, Data Analytics, IoT, AWS and RedHat course offerings and hands-on training.
  • We truly believe the right work-life balance can exist, and it's here at Praxis. Our work is extremely important, but your job is just a part of who you are. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors. We do all we can to assure that happens every day. 


Praxis Engineering provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.