Junior JavaScript Developer

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!


Belay Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer (JavaScript Developer) to join our intel team. The ClassifyIT team is seeking a Software Engineer to work with a team of developers to implement new capabilities in support of the current classification marking tool and the tool to be used to support M365 web-based applications. The position involves full life cycle design, development, testing, and documentation of policy-driven software across multiple fabrics. The focus will include the extension and customization of tools used for classification string validation and comparison for access control. Experience in JavaScript is required. The developer is expected to have experience with requirements elicitation. The developer should be able to work collaboratively, within an existing team. The candidate will be expected to provide input throughout the software lifecycle.


Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to the computer engineering or computer science disciplines
• 3 years of Software Engineering experience. An additional 4+ years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 7 years
• Possess working knowledge of JavaScript/DOM, Typescript, Node.js/npm,
• Experience in AWS (ability to navigate AWS dashboards & services)
• Hands on experience utilizing Docker (command line) and converting applications to Docker images
• Experience utilizing Git (command line), GitLab CI and GitLab pipelines
• Familiar with Jest, and Cypress
• Working knowledge of JIRA and Gitlab
• Experience developing functional and unit tests
• Experience performing code reviews
• Ability to work directly with customers
• Troubleshooting skills
• Ability to adhere to coding standards and follow team policies

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

• Gather, analyze, and capture customer requirements
• Adhere to development processes the team has established
• Assist in the development of requirements for new features and fix defects
• Create and expand unit tests
• Track and respond to user issues/questions
• Triage user issues
• Test new software releases and merge requests
• Experience working collaboratively with a team of developers, Contractors, and the Government
• Contribute content for the development of high-level documentation and guides
• Strong, Time Management skills

Perks and Benefits:

• 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
• 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
• $5,000 annual training/tuition
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• 100% company-funded HSA
• Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
• Dental coverage including orthodontia
• Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
• Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
• Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.

Salary Range: $70,000 to $190,000

Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.