Junior Software Developer

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)