Junior Software Engineer

Base-2 Solutions

$110K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline required, or equivalent experience
  • 4 years of software engineering experience can substitute for degree
  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance required
  • Familiarity with diverse programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, etc.
  • Experience with operating systems like Windows, Unix, and Linux

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance diverse software systems based on requirements
  • Collaborate individually or in teams to accomplish tasks
  • Review and test software components for compliance with design
  • Resolve software problem reports efficiently
  • Provide input on system design considering hardware/software trade-offs

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
  • 401(k) plan with a total of 8% company match and contributions
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off and 11 paid floating holidays
  • Flexible work schedules available depending on the project
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 for hired referrals
Full Job Description
  • Requisition ID: 2949
  • Standard Title:
  • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
  • Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
  • Work Type:
  • Shift: First
  • Referral Eligibility: Eligible
  • U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes


Annual Salary Range:

$110,000 to $140,000 with Full Benefits to include Health/Dental/Vision and PTO.

Description:

Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Experience with some or all of the following:
  • Programming languages such as Java, C#, C++, JavaScript, Python, Scala, Ruby and Go
  • IDEs such as Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, Visual Studio and VS Code
  • Operating systems such as Windows, Unix, Linux and macOS
  • Team collaboration and issue tracking tools such as Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence), GitHub and ServiceNow
  • Software frameworks such as Spring, Angular and Bootstrap
  • Databases such as Oracle, MySQL and MongoDB
  • Build tools such as Maven and Jenkins
  • Containers and container orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Configuration management tools such as Git, SVN and CVS
  • Cloud providers such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud

Requirements:
  • No demonstrated experience is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance is required.


Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation
  • Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
  • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
Health
  • 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
  • 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection
  • 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
  • 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.
Retirement
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.
Leave
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 paid floating holidays.
Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

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