Junior Software Developer

Roles/Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications using programming languages such as Java, C#, C++, ASP.Net Python, JavaScript .
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions.
• Debug, test, and resolve software defects and performance bottlenecks.
• Write and maintain technical documentation including code comments, manuals, and API references.
• Familiar with Agile Software Development such as SAFe and other Agile tools such as Github, JIRA
• Follow best practices in version control (e.g., Git), agile development, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure software complies with security, accessibility, and quality standards (e.g., OWASP, Section 508, NIST).
• Contribute to architectural decisions and recommend improvements for existing applications and systems.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to the team's tech stack.
• Provide support and mentoring to junior developers and database administrators.

Required Skills and Education

• Candidate must possess the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in: Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Java/Spring MVC and Spring Boot experience are highly preferred.
• Single Sign On (SSO) / session management / complex permissions environments.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Scala/Http4s experience desired.
• Data engineering skills are also desirable. Specifically “ETL” (extract, transform, load) experience.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Java, .NET, Node.js) and frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and design patterns.
• Experience using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS , Azure , or Google Cloud Platform .
• Experience working in DevOps environments with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, PyTest, Jest).
• Security clearance or eligibility (for government roles).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified Developer).
• Experience in DevSecOps or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environments.

Security Clearance

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