Software Developer (Level III)

About the Position
Cobalt currently has an opening for a Software Developer (Level III) 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. As a Software Developer, you would play a primary role on our cross-functional scrum team, working closely with a small technical team to produce excellent quality products and implementations while focusing on code reusability and flexibility. We’re looking for someone who is not only a technically skilled coder but also a collaborative team member who contributes to the entire software development process, from planning and development to testing and deployment. In this position, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality software solutions that meet both internal standards and client expectations.

If hired, you will be placed on a leadership track and a technical lead transition plan will be created that will include requirements and a timeline for promotion. The expected timeline range is one year to 18 months however, plan specifics will be based on the individual candidate.

Our ideal candidate for this position will have a degree in Computer Science, preferably from a top 100 computer science school, and graduated with a GPA of 3.25 or better. They’ve been in a software developer position for 4 or more years now and are ready to take on a bit more responsibility by stepping into a more seasoned role at a fast-paced company that has a proven record over 25 years of delivering quality services and custom product delivery on a Microsoft stack. Cobalt continues to adopt and pursue our product roadmap towards a fully cloud-based solutions architecture and an automated DevOps pipeline by 2028, so we need smart people who get things done to join our team and have some fun while we do it. If that’s you, come and join us at Cobalt! You need to be willing to roll up your sleeves and learn fast, be excited about working in teams, and be passionate about engaging with clients during requirements gathering and demonstration of features stages of the agile process.

Primary Duties

• As a member of our cross-functional agile team, you will collaborate closely with other team members including 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.
• This is a full-stack position, so you will be responsible for both front-end and back-end development tasks. This involves working on the entire stack of technologies required to build and maintain our software. On the front-end side, tasks may include implementing user interfaces, designing responsive layouts, and ensuring a smooth user experience. On the back-end side, responsibilities can include developing custom code for our clients’ business needs, API integration, and ensuring the application's overall performance and security.
• Testing and deployment are critical phases in the software development lifecycle for which you will be responsible for. You’ll be involved in writing and executing unit tests and integration tests to ensure the reliability and quality of the code. This includes debugging and fixing issues found during sprints and testing phases. Deployment responsibilities involve preparing code for deployment to production environments, ensuring proper version control, and collaborating with internal and external teams to deploy updates smoothly and efficiently.
• 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.
• You will also help the development department grow and prepare for the future by participating in our efforts to further automate our continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline and be an active member in discussions on ways we can further introduce tools and processes that put us in a position to scale in the years to come.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science from a respected institution
• 4+ years of software development work experience
• 1-2 years of experience writing business application software
• Object-oriented programming knowledge in C#
• Experience with Agile and Scrum development methodologies
• Excellent knowledge of the software development life cycle
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Compensation Benefits
The Software Developer (Level III) position pays an annual base salary of $100,000 - $107,500, 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 remote work policy for 2024 in order to continue fostering our company culture of teamwork and collaboration. All employees are expected to work a minimum of 25 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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Cobalt wants to ensure the health and safety of all its employees, which is why all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, including at least one booster shot.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $107,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• ADD insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Food provided
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Lunch learns
• On-site gym
• On-the-job training
• Paid holidays
• Paid jury duty
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Partner benefits
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Snacks provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• C#: 5 years (Required)
• Software development: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Arlington, VA 22202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22202