Junior Software Engineer

United StatesRemoteFull TimeJunior / Entry-level$57,850–$104,575 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

A leading technology and defense sector employer is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to design, develop, and troubleshoot mission-critical software solutions. This remote role involves full participation in the software development lifecycle, utilizing Agile tools for collaboration, and supporting documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience or a Master's degree, hands-on experience with Java/C++ and JavaScript/React, and a strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software development fundamentals. US Citizenship with an active Secret clearance is required. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth on impactful projects.

Junior Software Engineer | Remote | $57,850 - $104,575

We're hiring for a leading technology and defense sector employer that develops mission-critical solutions for government and commercial customers. This employer is known for delivering cutting-edge innovation and high-impact projects.

The Role

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug mission-critical software

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle within defined parameters

• Utilize Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket/Git for collaboration

• Support documentation and specification creation for design, development, and testing

• Plan and estimate development tasks, focusing on improving performance metrics

• Collaborate with other engineers to determine optimal technical design for new product development

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience or a Master's degree (additional experience may substitute for a degree)

• US Citizenship with an active Secret clearance or higher, with ability to maintain it

• Hands-on experience with Java/C++ and object-oriented programming

• Hands-on experience with JavaScript and JS frameworks like React

• Ability to apply software development process fundamentals

• Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, and frameworks

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects for the US Air Force

• Professional growth in a collaborative and inclusive environment

• Exposure to modern software development languages and tools

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

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