Junior Software Engineer (Prime)

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group • Columbia, MD

11d • $101,000 - $129,000

About The Position

The Junior Software Engineer will support Analytical Application Integration by helping sustain software, maintain system interoperability, support testing, and assist with secure deployment activities. Working alongside experienced software and systems engineers, the role provides hands-on exposure to how mission applications connect with upstream and downstream systems, how data moves through those environments, and how software is maintained and modernized.

The engineer will support software and systems engineering, Information Assurance, testing, integration, build, and deployment activities. The position is intended for an early-career engineer who is interested in software integration, sustainment, testing, and deployment in a mission environment.

Requirements

• Must have an active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph; clearance sponsorship is not available.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; visa sponsorship is not available.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required, or four years of Software Engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted.
• Ability to analyze user requirements and help translate them into software design and performance requirements.
• Ability to design and code new software or modify existing software to add features.
• Ability to debug existing software and correct defects.
• Ability to integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Ability to develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or repositories.
• Ability to contribute recommendations for improving documentation and software development processes.
• Strong willingness to learn software integration, sustainment, testing, and deployment practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a technical team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and follow security, policy, and technical standards in a mission environment.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in software and systems integration.
• Interest in learning how mission data flows across interconnected systems.
• Exposure to software testing or validation.
• Interest in software build and deployment processes.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle concepts.
• Interest in secure software engineering and Information Assurance.
• Exposure to system troubleshooting or operational support.
• Interest in working with mission partners and integrated environments.

Responsibilities

• Support software engineering, systems engineering, Information Assurance, and testing activities.
• Help sustain existing applications and integrated mission capabilities.
• Assist with maintaining interoperability between upstream and downstream systems.
• Help troubleshoot system interfaces and data flows.
• Support development and refactoring efforts for the platform.
• Assist with software build, integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Support system build and deployment efforts.
• Work with engineers supporting external mission partners.
• Help maintain standards and policy compliance across supported systems.
• Review and test software components against documented requirements.
• Assist with resolving software issues and documenting results.
• Support integration of existing software into new or modified systems and environments.
• Learn how software, system interfaces, security requirements, and operational environments work together.

Benefits

• Ample paid time off.
• Federal holidays off.
• Birthday off.
• Multiple medical plan options, including plans with zero deductible or employee premium.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting.
• Bonus opportunities, including profit sharing, quarterly awards, and President’s Club recognition.
• Regular team activities.

What This Job Offers

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