Jr Software Eng Vador

Phoenix Defense, LLC.; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Defense, LLC. is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join a small, cross-functional Agile team. You will implement, test, and sustain software capabilities while collaborating with colleagues to meet project milestones.

You will contribute to use-case development, object-oriented design, and unit testing, while adhering to quality standards and participating in code reviews. A 0–2 year background in CS/SE is acceptable, with internships and capstone projects counting toward experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS or engineering degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Internships, co-ops, capstones, or academic projects in object-oriented software development count toward experience.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices and version control.

Responsibilities

• Works in an Agile development environment to accomplish team milestones, collaborating with other teams to achieve project strategic goals.
• Creates use cases and performs object-oriented analysis and design.
• Responsible for implementation of software capabilities and bug fixes.
• Develops unit tests related to software implementation.
• Creates flowcharts and other documentation to identify software requirements and propose possible solutions.
• Participates in peer reviews of source code changes.
• Adheres to strict quality procedures to ensure first-time quality in delivered products.
• Applies computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the software development process.
• Participates in brainstorming, consensus building, and other team activities to identify actions that improve products and processes, including contributing to the design, processes, and tools used on the project.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

OOP

Git

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

The Junior Software Engineer works within a small, cross-functional Agile team to implement, test, and sustain software capabilities. The team values entrepreneurship, out-of-the-box thinking, and engineers who bring their own personality and perspective to a tight-knit group.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Works in an Agile development environment to accomplish team milestones, collaborating with other teams to achieve project strategic goals.
• Creates use cases and performs object-oriented analysis and design.
• Responsible for implementation of software capabilities and bug fixes.
• Develops unit tests related to software implementation.
• Creates flowcharts and other documentation to identify software requirements and propose possible solutions.
• Participates in peer reviews of source code changes.
• Adheres to strict quality procedures to ensure first-time quality in delivered products.
• Applies computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the software development process.
• Participates in brainstorming, consensus building, and other team activities to identify actions that improve products and processes, including contributing to the design, processes, and tools used on the project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or engineering degree (or technical diploma/equivalent technical education) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with 0–2 years of relevant experience; equivalent internship, co-op, capstone, or academic project experience in object-oriented software development will be considered in lieu of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience (academic, internship, or professional) with object-oriented development in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., C++, Java, Python).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices (sprints, standups, backlog grooming).
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and issue tracking (Jira), or equivalent tools.