Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance: TS/SCI and Full Scope Poly
Salary $110K to $130K
We are seeking a Junior Software Developer to support mission-focused development efforts in a collaborative engineering environment. This role is ideal for early-career engineers who have a strong foundation in Python, Java, or C/C++ and want to grow their skills working on production systems supporting real-world operational needs.
You will work alongside senior engineers to design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions while gaining exposure to modern development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud or on-prem infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain software applications using Python, Java, or C/C++
Participate in code reviews and follow secure coding best practices
Troubleshoot and debug software defects across development and test environments
Support integration of software into larger distributed systems
Write and maintain technical documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineers, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams
Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
0–3 years of software development experience (internships count)
Experience with at least one of the following:
Python
Java
C or C++
Understanding of software development fundamentals:
Object-oriented programming
Data structures and algorithms
Version control (Git preferred)
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in Linux environments
Exposure to containerization (Docker)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)
Basic knowledge of networking concepts
Experience working with REST APIs
Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)