Entry Level Software Developer

Lensa; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site seeks Entry Level Software Developers for government agency clients in Washington, DC. Candidates should be technically skilled and ready to undertake real-world projects for a smooth transition into roles after a structured training period. Competitive compensation, mentorship, and health benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance with 401K

Enterprise-level technology training and certification

Continuous mentorship and support

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree.
• 1 year of previous W2 technical experience required.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop new applications and modify existing applications using relevant programming languages.
• Identify, diagnose, and fix bugs in software applications.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for software applications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Java

C#

Job description

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, SkillStorm, is seeking professionals in Washington, DC. Apply via Lensa today!

SkillStorm is actively seeking full-time Entry Level Software Developers for our government agency clients. An ideal candidate is one with a strong technical mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and logical reasoning abilities. This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance and relocate.

You will spend 12 weeks collaborating in team-based settings, undertaking diverse, real-world projects to prepare for seamless integration into our clients' operations. Once training is complete, you will be deployed to our enterprise or government clients, ready to have an immediate impact on day one.

Entry Level Software Developer Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree
• 1 Year of previous W2 TECHNICAL experience required
• Must be open to relocation
• Possess a strong understanding of programming principles, data structures, algorithms, databases, and SQL, enabling the development of software solutions.
• Experience with software development and programming using Java, C#, or similar object-oriented programming language.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance. (The process involves a thorough background check, including a review of criminal records, tax records, employment history, drug possession, and personal references.)
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. under SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with a logical mindset to tackle complex challenges to develop effective and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating clear and effective interactions with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
  
  

Entry Level Software Developer Responsibilities

• Develop new applications and modify existing applications using programming languages, platforms, frameworks, and tools used by our clients.
• Pay keen attention to detail to ensure solutions meet business requirements and are operationally supportable and collaborate with teams to create visual mock-ups, prototypes, and diagrams.
• Develop well-structured, readable, and efficient code to solve specific tasks or improve existing applications. Adhere to coding standards and best practices to maintain high-quality software.
• Identify, diagnose, and fix bugs in software applications, ensuring that the applications run smoothly and efficiently. Provide technical support and problem resolution related to software issues.
• Engage in code review sessions with peers to ensure code quality, share knowledge, and learn from others. Provide constructive feedback and suggest improvements to optimize performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for software applications, which may include user guides, system manuals, and FAQs, to support end-users and future development efforts.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, programming techniques, and technologies. Participate in workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
• Work with stakeholders to understand and analyze requirements for new projects or enhancements to existing applications. Translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Assist in the deployment and testing of applications to production environments, ensuring that they meet performance benchmarks and are compatible with other system components.
• Work closely with other departments, such as quality assurance, project management, and product management, to ensure that projects are delivered on time and meet predefined objectives. Communicate ongoing activities and results to business sponsors, stakeholders, and management.
  
  

Where SkillStorm Stands Out

• Competitive salary
• Enterprise level technology training and certification
• Opportunity to work for enterprise companies and government agencies
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance with 401K
• Continuous mentorship and support
  
  

About SkillStorm

Founded in 2002, SkillStorm was built on the mission of accelerating careers in high-demand technologies. We design, build, and deploy Stormers from all backgrounds and experience levels in today’s in-demand technologies such as AWS, Salesforce, PEGA, ServiceNow, and Appian.

We are committed to hiring and training college graduates and veterans for high-growth technology careers with our enterprise and government clients. Through these dedicated efforts, we are able to build a reliable, exclusive pipeline of high-quality, U.S.-based tech talent with the skills and clearance levels required to support our client’s critical technology initiatives.

Location: Remote; District of Columbia

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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