Junior Full-Stack Engineer – Onsite, AI/ML & Cloud

MITRE; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in Massachusetts is seeking an early-career Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver full-stack applications and data-driven capabilities that support sponsor missions. You will work across the software development lifecycle—building web applications, integrating cloud services, and applying modern AI/ML tools—with a collaborative Agile team.

This on-site role requires 3 days per week on-site and offers growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to impact national security and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 0-2 years of hands-on software development experience including internships, co-ops, or full-time roles
• Experience with modern programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience building full-stack or web apps using React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot, or Flask
• Foundational understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Docker
• Experience with databases (MySQL, MongoDB) and Git
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills; quick learner
• Minimum of 3 days on-site per week

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining full-stack web applications using modern frameworks such as React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot, and Flask
• Building and integrating RESTful APIs, microservices, and data services across cloud and on-premise environments
• Writing clean, well-tested code in Python, Java, and JavaScript/TypeScript across the software development lifecycle
• Containerizing and deploying applications using Docker and supporting CI/CD workflows on cloud platforms such as AWS
• Designing and working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) to support application and data needs
• Applying modern AI/ML tools, large language models, and AI-assisted coding workflows to accelerate development and improve software quality
• Collaborating with engineers, designers, and stakeholders in an Agile environment to deliver sponsor-focused solutions

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Angular

Node.js

Spring Boot

Flask

Docker

AWS

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Git

AWS

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

MITRE in Massachusetts is seeking an early-career Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver full-stack applications and data-driven capabilities that support sponsor missions. You will work across the software development lifecycle—building web applications, integrating cloud services, and applying modern AI/ML tools—with a collaborative Agile team.

This on-site role requires 3 days per week on-site and offers growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to impact national security and