Junior Full Stack Software Developer (DoD CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

Ampersand Solutions Group; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampersand Solutions Group is looking for a Junior Full Stack Software Developer to engage in full stack development vital to national defense. Candidates will develop software that enhances weapon system cyber resiliency and engage closely with project leads through agile practices.

The role requires modern software development skills, a commitment to ethics and teamwork, and the ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance. The position is based in Huntsville, AL, with a hands-on approach to cloud and containerization technologies.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD SECRET Clearance.
• Hands-on development experience with databases.
• Hands-on experience with containerization.
• Willingness to periodically travel for test events.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and document software.
• Work with Product Owner to implement software requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues related to software deployment.
• Develop software documentation and user manuals.
• Collaborate with project leads and end users.

Skills

Modern software languages

Cloud application development

Containerization technology

CI/CD experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or relevant field

Associate's degree plus 2 years experience

High school diploma plus 4 years experience

Tools

VSCode

Python

React

Docker

GitLab

Azure

Job description

DoD SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Are you looking to get your hands dirty doing full stack development on an innovative project critical to national defense? If so, this is for you!

Ampersand Solutions Group (AMPERSAND) requires a Junior Full Stack Software Developer to develop a new capability to enhance weapon system cyber resiliency.

Scope and Responsibilities

Responsible for designing, developing, testing, verifying, sustaining, and fully documenting developed software. Develop complex software applications involving user interfaces (UI), various automation techniques, structured and unstructured database development, external tools integration, large language model integration, containerization (Docker), and GitLab CI/CD. Will work with the application Product Owner to decompose Use Case entities into implementable software requirements. Responsible for software development and testing for our functional, compliance, security, and architectural requirements. Will troubleshoot issues related to software deployment in a lab, cloud, and airgapped environment. Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of application functionality and testing tools. Develop software documentation, run books, user manuals, and technical reports. Work with project leads, developers, and end users to ensure application designs meet mission requirements. Maturate the use of DevSecOps in automating product delivery while maintaining collaboration with security, assurance, and product owners.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 0-3 years of relevant, related experience plus:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, science, or other relevant field, or
  • Associate's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution plus 2 years relevant, related experience,
  • High School Diploma / GED from an accredited institution plus 4 years relevant, related experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Clearance
• Willing to periodically travel in support of test events
• Hands‑on development experience with modern software languages and databases (structured and unstructured)
• Hands‑on experience with containerization technology
• Hands‑on experience with cloud and commodity server application development/deployment
• CI/CD experience (e.g., GitLab)
• Support the customer on-site at Redstone Arsenal at Huntsville, AL 5 days a week

Desired Qualifications

• ACTIVE DoD SECRET or TOP SECRET Clearance
• Experience supporting US aviation and missile systems
• Experience developing using VSCode, Python, React, Tailwind, TypeScript, Azure, GitLab, and Docker
• Experience developing in an agile approach using scrums and sprint development cycles with regular releases and peer code reviews
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Necessary Qualifications

• Honesty, superior ethics
• Interpersonal savvy, excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as a team
• Initiative
• Positive attitude
• Professionalism