Junior Software Developer

SimVentions

• $75K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in King George, VA
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in software development for tactical systems
  • Proficiency in basic programming languages and web development technologies
  • Experience writing and enhancing source code for applications
  • Capability in both front-end and back-end software development
  • Strong problem-solving skills in a collaborative team setting
  • Active Secret Clearance required or ability to obtain one
  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of software engineering experience as an alternative to a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Write and implement source code for new and existing full-stack applications
  • Develop comprehensive solutions using front-end and back-end technologies
  • Collaborate with team members to resolve technical issues and deliver features in an Agile environment
  • Engage with clients to convert functional requirements into software solutions
  • Utilize automated testing tools to ensure system reliability and maintenance.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Competitive 401(k) programs
  • Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Continuing Education Assistance
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays and various leave options
  • Counseling services through a Third Party Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a Jr. Software Developer with 2+ years of experience developing software for tactical systems to join our team. This position requires on-site presence at NSWCDD or contractor facility at least 3-4 days per week.

Travel

No travel is expected

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications
  • 2+ years of software development experience with basic programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks
  • Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications
  • Experience using back-end and front-end languages to develop complete solutions
  • Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative team environment
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree


Responsibilities

  • Write, modify, and implement source code for new full-stack applications and expand features within existing codebases.
  • Develop end-to-end solutions using both front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React) and back-end languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, C#, C/C++, .NET, NodeJS).
  • Partner with cross-functional team members to troubleshoot technical issues, engineer solutions to complex problems, and deliver features in an Agile environment.
  • Work with team members and clients to understand functional requirements and replace manual processes with optimized software automation.
  • Utilize automated testing tools to write test cases, perform continuous maintenance, and ensure overall system reliability.


Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products
  • Experience with Java, Python, C#, C, C++, .NET, JavaScript, React, or NodeJS
  • Ability to acquire client requirements and resolve workflow problems through automation optimization
  • Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance
  • Active Secret clearance


Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Compensation

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits

At SimVentions, we're committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Competitive 401(k) programs
  • Retirement and Financial Counselors
  • Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
  • Continuing Education Assistance
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
  • Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
  • Supplemental Benefit Program


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