Junior Software Developer (Backend Focused)

Overview Are you a software engineer who loves seeing your code make an immediate, real-world impact? We are looking for a talented Junior Software Developer Engineer with an active TS/SCI with poly clearance to join a fast moving, highly collaborative team supporting a critical microservice ecosystem. All applicants must currently reside in the United States. What You Will Do Build & Innovate: Develop and maintain high-performance Java microservice web applications within a modern, distributed ecosystem. Collaborate on Design: Work hand-in-hand with the Technical Lead to make key architectural decisions, solve complex design problems, and shape the product roadmap. Engage with the Mission: Interact directly with customers and operators daily to troubleshoot issues, gather feedback, and propose innovative new features. Ensure Quality: Support the end-to-end testing, continuous integration, and deployment of production ready applications. What You Need To Have Experience: 3 or more years of software engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline. Or 7 or more years of experience (substituting 4 years of additional engineering experience in place of a Bachelor's degree). Core Java Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Java design, debugging, and complex problem-solving. Modern Frameworks: Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful web applications using Spring Boot. Database Knowledge: Experience interacting with MongoDB or similar NoSQL/relational database technologies. Quality Assurance: Practical experience writing and executing automated tests to ensure code reliability. What We’d Like You To Have Full-Stack Capabilities: Experience with UI development using modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically Vue.js. Event Streaming: Experience working with Apache Kafka for real-time data pipelines. DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with automated build tools, continuous integration, and continuous deployment pipelines. System Administration: Hands-on experience with Linux administration. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for seamless customer and team interaction. About BigBear.ai BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai. BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer for all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr BigBear.ai