Entry Web Developer

Lentech Inc.•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$87,000 - $98,000

About The Position

Lentech is hiring an entry-level web developer. This is a great opportunity for a college grad to get the hands-on experience they need to move forward! You will join a small, hardworking development team building and supporting enterprise web-based services deployed in AWS. This is an entry-level role with close mentorship, clearly scoped tasks, and an emphasis on learning good engineering habits.

Requirements

Active and current TS.SCI w FSP through MD
Professional work, academic, or personal-project experience (samples will be required for academic and personal projects) with one or more of the following: PHP, .Net C#, Java, Node.js, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js, React
Comfort working in Linux environments (basic command line, files, permissions), or willingness to learn quickly.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Compliance with DOD 8570.01 with a minimum certification of IAM Level I. (CAP, GSLC, Security +)

Nice To Haves

Exposure to relational databases (MariaDB, MS SQL, MySQL, or Oracle) and basic SQL concepts.
Exposure to web servers/app servers such as Nginx, Apache, and/or Tomcat.
Interest in troubleshooting and debugging (ability to reproduce issues, read logs, and ask good questions).
Ability to work on a team, accepting feedback, and communicating status clearly.
Self-motivated learner who can follow documentation and complete assigned tasks with support.
Professional communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong desire to learn and grow as a software engineer through mentorship and code reviews.
Exposure to AWS or Azure concepts (e.g., compute, storage, networking) is a plus.
Exposure to scripting (PowerShell and/or Python) is helpful.
Interest in working in an Agile environment (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives).

Responsibilities

Implement well-defined features and bug fixes with guidance (tickets, acceptance criteria, and code review support).
Learn the team’s codebase, development workflow, and deployment process while contributing to an enterprise web services platform.
Assist with maintaining and troubleshooting web applications in AWS (monitoring basic health, reviewing logs, and escalating issues when needed).