Entry-level Full-Stack Software Developer

Unissant•Ashburn, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Unissant, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Full-Stack Software Developer for its software development team in Ashburn, Virginia. The role supports U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Department of Homeland Security, helping develop, modernize, and maintain mission-critical systems that support CBP field operations. Applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet the minimum qualifications for access to sensitive government information. The developer will build full-stack web applications using Angular and Spring Boot, work with RESTful APIs and relational or NoSQL data stores, and deploy and maintain infrastructure using AWS. The position participates in the full software development lifecycle and Agile team practices, while following CBP cybersecurity standards. It also involves testing, troubleshooting, and resolving application and system issues in coordination with senior engineers. This is a hybrid position based in Ashburn, Virginia. Onsite attendance is required four days per week during the first year and as mission needs require. The work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment, with flexibility potentially needed to support changing project and mission priorities. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation. Candidates may begin with a limited CBP Background Investigation and must complete pre-employment screening.

Requirements

Foundational experience with Angular and Java/Spring Boot; relevant coursework, internships, and personal projects are accepted.
Understanding of relational and NoSQL database design.
Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, or similar databases.
Understanding of RESTful API design principles and full-stack application architecture.
Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
Familiarity with unit and integration testing practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
U.S. citizenship is required for the federal program.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
Ability to work successfully in an Agile team environment.
Candidates must complete pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or project experience with microservice architecture.
Familiarity with Git, Jira, or similar development and issue-tracking tools.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain full-stack web applications using Angular (TypeScript/JavaScript) and Spring Boot (Java).
Develop and consume RESTful APIs connecting front-end applications with backend services and enterprise systems.
Design, query, and maintain application data stores using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, or similar database technologies.
Deploy, configure, and maintain application infrastructure using AWS cloud services.
Build responsive, intuitive user interfaces that meet usability and accessibility standards.
Write unit and integration tests to support system reliability and maintainability.
Participate in requirements review, design, implementation, and testing throughout the software development lifecycle.
Follow CBP cybersecurity standards, including secure authentication and data-handling practices.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including standups, sprint planning, and code reviews.
Troubleshoot and resolve application and system issues in coordination with senior engineers.