Position Summary
Junior Software Engineers support the design, development, and delivery of software systems in support of the customer's requirements, working as members of an Agile development team under the guidance of more experienced engineers. Junior Software Engineers participate in the software development lifecycle, including implementing user stories, writing and unit testing code, and contributing to documentation. Junior Software Engineers are expected to build foundational technical depth while contributing reliable, well-tested code to a larger complex system.
Requirements
US Citizenships and TS/SCI with Polygraph (no exceptions)
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 0-2 years of relevant professional software engineering experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Required Skills:
- Working knowledge of one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C/C++, JavaScript)
- Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including coding, unit testing, and integration
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum development teams and ceremonies, through coursework, internships, or professional experience
- Familiarity with version control tools
- Comfort developing on Windows and/or Linux operating systems
- Basic understanding of software design patterns and secure coding standards
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a development team
