Software Developer/Engineer - Junior

ASM Research • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

The Software Developer/Engineer – Junior contributes to the design, development, and integration of applications and services that support enterprise and mission‑critical systems in a federal IT environment. This role translates system engineering designs into software architectures and implements source code, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, and Configuration‑as‑Code across front‑end, back‑end, and data layers. The developer focuses on writing clean, maintainable code, implementing unit tests, and participating in Agile teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions and maintain technical documentation for code, APIs, and system components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Foundational (0–3 years) hands‑on software development and integration experience in professional or internship settings using at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript).
• Demonstrated ability to design, code, test, and maintain software components, including creating unit tests and participating in code reviews.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure‑as‑Code and Configuration‑as‑Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or cloud‑native templates) supporting development or test environments.
• Awareness of secure coding practices in highly regulated government or enterprise environments.
• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements and hold an active Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance and federal program support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with basic DevOps practices such as version control branching strategies and continuous integration pipelines.
• Exposure to relational and NoSQL databases, including writing simple queries or stored procedures.
• Experience collaborating with UI/UX designers to implement responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices, including participation in sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and backlog refinement using work‑tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on software development and integration for enterprise software components, including infrastructure, data tools, and user interfaces using modern programming languages.
• Translate system and software design documents into robust software designs, then implement and maintain source code, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, and Configuration‑as‑Code artifacts.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following established coding standards, create unit and basic integration tests to ensure code quality, and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, optimize code for performance and scalability, and integrate applications with RESTful and SOAP APIs and external systems.
• Implement secure coding practices such as input validation, proper error handling, and protection of sensitive data in highly regulated environments.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement responsive user interfaces and work with database specialists to design and implement data models.
• Document code, APIs, and technical designs, maintain technical artifacts, and participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and backlog refinement.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and development practices to continuously improve solutions and development processes.

What This Job Offers

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