Junior Software Engineer

Belay Technologies•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$70,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Belay Technologies is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join its intelligence team, supporting IIA SWAT as part of a small team. The role works with combined data from different agency elements and builds agentic tools to help gather and curate information packages. The engineer works directly with the customer to learn workflows and see the results of their work firsthand. Day-to-day work includes interacting with customer leadership, analysts, and other developers; implementing solutions to support mission needs; and participating in a team of teams developing similar solutions for separate customers. The position also involves expanding workflow automation, improving customer tradecraft, and developing and maintaining web applications for analytic and workflow support. Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business in Columbia, Maryland, specializing in systems automation and full-stack development and providing technology and engineering solutions to the DoD and commercial customers. The stated salary range is $70,000 to $190,000. Final compensation may depend on factors including location, contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, education, skills, competencies, and certifications.

Requirements

Prior experience with full-stack development, with an emphasis on AI workflows.
Experience soliciting and applying feedback.
Experience programming in JavaScript and Python.
Experience working with corporate services in the high-side environment.
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Three years of experience and a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or four additional years of experience in place of the bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI-assisted development.
Development experience in a Linux environment.
Prior experience in TAO.
Experience with relational databases.
Experience with pipeline data processing.

Responsibilities

Expand on existing workflow automation efforts.
Learn and improve upon customer tradecraft.
Develop and maintain web applications to provide analytic and workflow support.
Emphasize customer communication and gather feedback on project status and results.
Work directly with customers, including leadership and analysts, to understand workflows and support mission needs.
Participate in a team of teams working toward similar solutions for separate customers.

Benefits

Eight weeks of paid leave, comprising four weeks of personal leave, three Yay! days, a day off on the employee's birthday, and 11 paid holidays; optional leave of up to six days through Belay's volunteer program.
10% matching in 401(k) contributions, vested on day one.
$5,000 annual training/tuition benefit.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
100% company-funded HSA.
Medical coverage with 100% coinsurance.
Dental coverage, including orthodontia.
Up to $420,000 in life insurance, with premiums 100% company funded.
Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games, and prizes.
Pet adoption program, referral bonus program, and company events.
Flexible work-life balance and career development.