Junior Software Developer

CACI International

18h • $53,100 - $106,300 • Remote

About The Position

CACI’s growing Agile Digital Solutions Operating Group is seeking a Junior Software Developer to support the modernization and transformation of enterprise business solutions used by NASA. The developer will work closely with senior engineers, product owners, and data platform specialists to develop, test, and maintain capabilities for the Agency Data Catalog and Open Innovation Products. This role is suited to an early-career developer interested in modern software engineering, cloud technologies, and continuous learning.

The position is fully remote and requires proactive communication, independent workload management, and consistent delivery with minimal day-to-day supervision. The employee must maintain a professional home-office environment with reliable internet connectivity and be able to participate fully in virtual collaboration, meetings, and development activities. Up to 10% local travel is required, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust background investigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline; relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience developing software with Python through professional experience, internships, academic coursework, or personal projects.
• Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle concepts, source control systems such as Git, and Agile development methodologies.
• Basic understanding of web services, REST APIs, and data-driven applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to persist through technical challenges and unfamiliar problems, use resourcefulness, and see issues through to resolution.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Personal accountability and ability to work independently in a remote-first environment while maintaining consistent progress and communication.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, academic, or project experience developing software applications or data-driven solutions.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools.
• Exposure to data management, data catalog, metadata, or data governance concepts.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Microsoft Purview, Apache Airflow, GitLab, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting the federal government.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions using established engineering practices, including version control, code reviews, documentation, and automated testing.
• Implement features and enhancements for the Agency Data Catalog and Open Innovation Products under the guidance of senior team members.
• Develop and maintain integrations between enterprise systems through APIs, data ingestion pipelines, and database connections.
• Support cloud-based development, deployment, and operational activities within secure environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and product stakeholders to deliver user-focused capabilities.
• Troubleshoot application issues, investigate defects, and participate in root cause analysis and resolution.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including user stories, implementation notes, and configuration documentation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Learn and apply engineering best practices related to CI/CD, infrastructure automation, code quality, and secure software development.
• Work effectively in a fully remote team by communicating proactively, managing workload independently, and delivering commitments with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Maintain a professional home-office environment with reliable internet connectivity and participate fully in virtual collaboration, meetings, and development activities.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Robust learning resources.
• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits supporting healthcare, wellness, financial and retirement needs, family support, continuing education, and time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level