Associate Software Programmer – Defense, TS Cleared Eligible

Akima; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Suvi, an Akima company, is seeking an Associate Software Programmer to work on site at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The role involves gathering requirements, writing basic code, supporting web tasks, and learning Agile practices under senior staff.

Requirements include active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, a CS/IS-related degree (or progress) and 3+ years of experience. Government project exposure is a plus; salary ranges from $130,000 to $145,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in progress or recently completed in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Exposure to web and software development through academic, internship, or early professional experience; Government/defense project exposure is a plus.
• Strong willingness to learn, good communication skills, and basic problem-solving ability.
• Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering user requirements and translate them into basic software solutions with guidance from senior developers.
• Write and maintain simple, functional code under supervision.
• Support web development tasks and basic troubleshooting.
• Learn and apply Agile methodologies and participate in team sprints and stand-ups.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborative problem-solving.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving

Programming basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

HTML

CSS

Python

Java

C#

SQL

Job description

Suvi, an Akima company, is seeking an Associate Software Programmer to work on site at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The role involves gathering requirements, writing basic code, supporting web tasks, and learning Agile practices under senior staff.

Requirements include active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, a CS/IS-related degree (or progress) and 3+ years of experience. Government project exposure is a plus; salary ranges from $130,000 to $145,000 annually.