Software Developer, Junior

StraCon • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking a part-time Software Developer, Junior to join its team at NAWCTSD in Orlando, Florida. NAWCTSD is the Navy’s principal center for modeling, simulation, and training systems technologies. The position supports the Enterprise Research Data Science (NERDS) Team, whose mission is to enable data-driven decisions across the naval enterprise by applying high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. The developer works with a team in a lab environment to develop software-driven training systems.

The role assists with software development, testing, integration, documentation, and configuration management. The junior developer works with engineers, developers, and project team members to support software that meets performance requirements. Travel is not required. U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in software development or programming.
• Basic understanding of algorithms, data structures, operating systems, and software engineering concepts.
• Experience using high-level programming languages such as C++, C#, or Java.
• Ability to build and improve web features with guidance.
• Familiarity with TypeScript, React, and Python for user interfaces, APIs, and data work.
• Ability to work reliably in a team development environment.
• Familiarity with GitLab, Linux, Bash, and Docker to run services, test changes, and learn team workflows.
• Curiosity, clear communication, and care with user data and code quality; ability to accept review feedback and contribute to sprint work.
• Experience writing or modifying scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, VBScript, LUA, XML, or HTML.
• Basic ability with development environments, editors, debugging tools, and build systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop use cases, requirements, and specifications for simple software tasks.
• Ability to participate in code reviews, follow assigned coding practices, and maintain proper documentation.
• Entry-level experience with testing, executing test procedures, defect logging, and software updates.
• B.S. in computer engineering, computer science, or a related technical field with a strong emphasis on software programming.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with modeling languages such as UML or SysML and basic software design documentation.
• Understanding of Agile processes and workflow tools such as Confluence or similar.
• Ability to work with interoperability standards, web development languages, and scripting as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing user needs and software application requirements to support development tasks.
• Create, modify, and test software code, scripts, and application logic supporting system functionality.
• Prepare and support use cases, functional specifications, and requirements for assigned software tasks.
• Develop software using high-level languages such as C#, C++, Java, Python, or similar languages as required.
• Support development of scripting for Windows and Linux environments.
• Participate in code reviews and software configuration management processes.
• Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving software issues during integration and testing.
• Contribute to technical documentation, test plans, status reports, and issue-tracking entries.
• Use version control repositories such as Git, SVN, TFS, or similar.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and project team members in a lab environment to ensure software meets performance requirements.
• Participate in sprint work, testing, defect logging, and software updates as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees
• Eligible part-time employees may participate in 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state- or contract-required paid time off programs

What This Job Offers

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