Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Developer

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)