Junior Software Engineer Jobs

We have a Fulltime Direct hire Junior Software Engineer for our Department of Defense Department. Good Benefits and PTO.

JOB SUMMARY:

Contribute to the design and development of secure software products related to the company's core technologies. Support and enhance existing products.

• Must be a US Citizen in good standing and capable of obtaining a US DoD Government TOP SECRET security clearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• From provided architecture, recommend and take ownership of changes in design and implementation that would lead to improved efficiency and/or maintainability of existing products.
• Research and recommend technologies and development techniques to keep products up to date with industry trends.
• Work with product test team for problem analysis and resolution.
• Deliver specifications, procedures, and other documentation needed for the development, installation, and maintenance of application programs.
• Participate in and contribute to a team environment.
• Interface with engineering and product management, and/or customers to add new or custom features to company products.
• Design and development of new and existing product deliverables with minimal oversight and according to established engineering practices.
• Perform analysis, design, programming, unit testing, debugging, implementation, and support of applications.
• Ability to conform to provided architecture or recommend needed changes.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willing and able to support development across a variety of differing components within the product line.
• Strong and effective oral and written communications skills.
• Must be a US citizen in good standing and capable of obtaining a US government TOP SECRET security clearance.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Capable of taking ownership of existing software designs and implementations.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills within a diverse group of clients and staff.
• Self-motivated with the discipline to follow commonly accepted engineering principles and practices and work within department development processes.
• Minimum 1+ years professional work experience in the software industry.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with web applications such as Javascript, HTML, XML and Django desirable.
• Experience using relational databases desirable. • Experience with secure coding techniques, PKI, and applied cryptography desirable.
• Experience within structured software development lifecycle, configuration management, and maintenance processes.
• Development experience using Python, C/C++, and/or Go.
• Experience in and understanding of computer networking including protocols, firewalls, routing and technologies desirable.
• Development experience in writing multithreaded software applications and services in Linux environments, with emphasis on network and application performance desirable.
• Android software development including Java and mobile development desirable.
• Experience with Linux (RHEL preferred), Linux container creation, RPM package creation and configuration, dnf, scripting languages including bash and Python.
• Experience in the creation and refactoring of software architectures, designs, and implementations.
• Experience using version control systems such as Subversion or GIT and build systems such as Jenkins desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed for long periods of time throughout the day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

Apriva is an equal opportunity employer