JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (C++)

VSolvit•Norco, CA

1d•$75,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

VSolvit is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Software Developer (C++) to join our team supporting the development and maintenance of mission-critical analysis applications for the U.S. Navy. This position is ideal for an early-career software developer who is eager to expand their technical skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment. The selected candidate will work within an Agile SAFe environment and participate in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of desktop-based software applications. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with modern software development practices while contributing to the modernization and sustainment of critical defense systems. Successful candidates will possess a solid foundation in software development principles, strong problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to learn new technologies and processes. Candidates with internship experience, academic projects, personal software projects, or professional development experience are encouraged to apply. As with any position, additional expectations exist. These include adhering to established work schedules, meeting project deadlines, complying with company policies and procedures, communicating effectively with supervisors and team members, maintaining focus on assigned objectives, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

0–4 years of software development experience, including professional, internship, academic, military, or personal project experience
Proficiency in C++ with a focus on desktop application development
Experience developing, maintaining, or enhancing desktop applications using C++
Understanding of object-oriented programming principles
Familiarity with multi-threading, concurrency, or asynchronous programming concepts
Familiarity with Git source control, including committing, branching, merging, and pull request workflows
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a team environment
U.S. Citizenship required
Active Secret DoD Security Clearance required
CompTIA Security+ Certification required
If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. Government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe
Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
Experience with desktop application development
Familiarity with CMake for configuring, building, and managing C++ projects
Familiarity with modern C++ standards (C++11/14/17/20)
Familiarity with Python scripting and automation
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience is a plus
Experience supporting government, defense, or regulated environments is a plus
Active Top Secret Clearance is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Agile Scrum teams to develop, test, and maintain desktop software applications
Develop software solutions using C++ under the guidance of senior developers and technical leads
Participate in software design, implementation, debugging, and testing activities
Apply object-oriented programming principles and software engineering best practices
Assist in troubleshooting software defects and performance issues
Support the enhancement and modernization of existing desktop applications
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
Develop and maintain technical documentation as required
Work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, testers, and government stakeholders
Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies
Support software integration, deployment, and sustainment activities