Full Stack / Software Engineer, Entry Level

Job Title: Full Stack / Software Engineer, Entry Level    

Location: Herndon, VA/Hybrid

Clearance:  Govt. Public Trust

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required       

Computer Exempt Unless State Law Dictates Otherwise.

Preferred Salary: *US market data $50,000.00 - $60,000.00. You will receive a competitive total rewards package that is applicable to the U.S. only. The salary range may vary based on experience, skillset, and geographical location.

Are you passionate about creating innovative software solutions that drive business success? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your creativity and technical skills are valued? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Entry-level Full Stack / Software Engineer. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, testing, and supporting complex web applications using innovative technologies. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights and contributing to projects that enhance our platforms, mobile sites, and internal web applications. If you’re ready to launch your career as a full stack / software engineer and make a real impact, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field required.
• Familiarity with front end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and frameworks like react, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with Java Development using Java programming language (or .NET Development with C# programming) including topics such as design patterns, data structures, and algorithms. 
• Familiarity with Java frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, Java EE (or .NET frameworks such as ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, and .NET Core) and related technologies like Web Services (RESTful and SOAP), messaging frameworks, and caching mechanisms.
• Knowledge of back-end programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or PHP.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and environments, including Amazon AWS and/or Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
• Basic understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and associated tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Familiarity of security practices and familiarity with authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms.
• Knowledge of   agile development methodologies using methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, and familiarity with related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Must have analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate in a team environment.
• Technical experience with enterprise systems, software development life cycle and database design.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test and maintain web and mobile applications, including front-end and back-end components.
• Understanding of software architecture principles, and applying architectural patterns,
• Design, code, test, deploy, and support software solutions throughout the development life cycle.
• Write clean, efficient and reusable code while adhering to industry standards and best practices.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues to improve application performance and reliability.
• Conduct technical research to innovate and create quality solutions.
• Assist in proposing solutions for new services.
• Develop and customize applications using SQL, JSON/XML, HTML5, Angular JS, or NodeJS.
• Design and build scalable, reliable applications using Node.JS on the AWS platform.
• Analyze and design databases with application areas.
• Utilize version control tools such as Git and continuous integration tools like Jenkins or Atlassian suite.
• Create and maintain documentation for development and change management.
• Identify and address code quality, security, apps, and performance issue