Software Developer in Phoenix/Glendale/Goodyear, Arizona at CARDINAL POINT LLC

The Software Developer designs, builds, and maintains software solutions across the full development lifecycle. They develop applications for both standard and embedded platforms, support networked and automated systems, and collaborate with technical teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure software products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications across the full software development lifecycle.
• Build and maintain software for embedded systems, microcontrollers, and single-board computer platforms.
• Develop applications using modern programming languages, frameworks, and web technologies.
• Configure and integrate networked systems, including routing, IP setups, mesh networks, and automated deployment processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, resolve technical challenges, and support system integration.
• Implement secure coding practices, perform code reviews, and contribute to CI/CD workflows.
• Use IDEs, SDKs, analyzers, and development tools to support diagnostics, optimization, and software performance improvements.
• Document software designs, technical processes, and system configurations to support maintenance and future development.
• Support research, prototyping, and development of new capabilities for complex or specialized technical systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under specified objectives & collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and stakeholders.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum one year of professional software development experience required.
• Strong proficiency in two or more programming languages, including Python, C++, C#, Java, or JavaScript, with working knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS).
• Experience with development frameworks such as Flask, Angular, React, or Qt.
• Experience hands-on embedded systems programming and configuration of microprocessors,
  microcontrollers, and platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Khadas, or Arduino.
• Proven experience in network design, Cisco routing, IP configuration, mesh systems, deployment automation, and remote operations.
• Proficiency with development environments such as Microsoft Visual Studio, Qt Creator, Android Studio, or similar IDEs, and familiarity with specialized tools including spectrum analyzers, networking tools, SDKs, and multimedia development tools.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Docker, for application deployment and development environments.
• Experience delivering production-quality software through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including planning, research and development, design, implementation, testing, quality assurance, documentation, and deployment.
• Experience with version control systems (Git), code review practices, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines preferred.
• Background in aerospace, defense, simulation, training systems, or complex technical products preferred.

• Security + Plus Certification compliant with ISO 17024 standards and DoD directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements.

• As required and coordinated with Site Manager.

• Eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Personnel Security Clearance.
• Must comply with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for proper classification and marking of all information and materials. Employee shall not divulge any information, or afford access to other employees not having a need-to-know authorization. Shall not divulge information outside the company without management approval. Will be required to execute company non-disclosure agreement prior to access to any controlled information.