Junior Software Engineer

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.


Our organization is seeking a Software Engineer with a Top Secret clearance to complete a contract position.

The office locations for this role are Albuquerque, NM or El Segundo, CA. This position requires 100% onsite work.

Role Overview

The selected Software Engineer will join a growing team supporting the development of mission-critical software applications. The role will focus on software design, development, testing, and integration activities while collaborating with senior engineers and technical leads. Candidates should have a strong software engineering foundation and be comfortable working across the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications and services.
• Support software design, implementation, testing, and integration efforts.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and technical leads to implement software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Develop and consume REST APIs and backend services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
• Contribute to system documentation and technical deliverables.
• Work within Agile software development environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2-5 years of software development experience.
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as:
  • Java
  • Python
  • C/C++
• Experience working with JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience developing or consuming REST APIs.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software design concepts.
• Experience using source control tools such as Git.
• Active Top Secret Clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MongoDB, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, NoSQL, or other database technologies.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated build pipelines.
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies and unit testing.
• Experience working within Agile teams.
• Experience with mission systems, space systems, ground systems, satellite operations, or command-and-control environments is a plus but not required. Strong software engineering experience is the primary focus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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