This position is a once in a life time opportunity to take on a high-profile Junior Developer role for one of the most prestigious science agencies in the world and one of the creators of the internet no less. 

The agency in question is the US National Science Foundation(http://www.nsf.gov) who, after the creation of NSFNET in 1986 (http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=103050, http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/nsf-net/) and in partnership with the US based company  Innovation Accelerator, is undertaking a new major  web initiative that will take the innovation ecosystem by storm. The mission is to create the ultimate innovation accelerator web property and change the innovation landscape permanently, by taking advantage of the latest web technologies and the opportunities that arise from the highly connected innovation landscape that takes shape.

We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our team and help execute this mission. Specifically we are looking for a Junior Star Developer with the following qualifications.

Technical Skills

• BS/BA or Masters Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent education/experience
• 1+ years programming experience required, preferably in building enterprise web solutions 
• Good grasp of agile development principles and design patterns
• Good web development experience(HTML, HTML 5, CSS 2, CSS 3, JQuery, Mootools) 
• Experience in .NET Technologies, C# , MVC 4+, Azure Cloud Infrastructure, .NET Entity Framework 4+, Razor Templating.
• Experience with MS SQL server or other relational Database.
• Microsoft and other programming/software engineering related certifications a plus and/or an active desire to pursue such certifications. 

Soft Skills

• Show passion and enthusiasm for technology and IT
• A driven, self motivated individual with a great work ethic and a team player attitude
• A keen problem solver with good analytical and research skills
• Ability to add value and deliver results in all phases of the development cycle from concept, technical design, prototype, code development, testing, release to QA and implementation.
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, with minimal assistance, while remaining flexible to changing requirements.
• Proficient in verbal and written English
• Help the team achieve greatness and shine like a true star in the process.

What We Offer

• A very competitive compensation package
• A fast-paced, challenging environment with significant prospects for a long-term, successful career
• The opportunity to be part of something really great and make a difference on a global scale
• A unique working experience made up of a small team with some really great and talented, young professionals

For further information and applications(please include an up-to-date CV) contact [email protected]