Associate Software Engineer

Constellation Inc•Washington, DC

1d•$110,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Constellation is seeking an Associate Software Engineer with full-stack development experience, including building modern user interfaces in React and developing reliable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, or comparable frameworks. In this role, you will support mission-critical applications that integrate data collection, operational reporting, and intelligent automation to advance national security objectives. You will collaborate closely with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to design and deliver mission-focused capabilities across multiple workstreams.

Requirements

2 - 5 years of professional experience in software development, with a proven ability to work in frontend frameworks like React and backend ecosystems such as Java/Spring, C#/.NET, or similar enterprise-grade languages
Strong experience developing front-end applications using HTML, TypeScript, and CSS with a focus on responsive design and modern UI/UX
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, React component design and common component libraries, and secure web development practices
Proficiency in writing unit tests using frameworks such as Jest
Experience working in a collaborative code environment and familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
U.S. citizen able to pass a background investigation by the client agency. DHS clearance with CBP/ICE or DoD Top-Secret preferred

Nice To Haves

DHS clearance with CBP/ICE or DoD Top-Secret preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborating with analysts and stakeholders to translate complex data requirements into intuitive, high-performance user interfaces.
Building and maintaining responsive web applications using React, integrating them with backend services and APIs.
Supporting the development of backend logic and data services using Java/Spring or equivalent frameworks.
Participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and technical design sessions within a tight-knit engineering team.
Writing unit tests and participating in CI/CD workflows to ensure the reliability of production code.