Junior Software Developer

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation seeks a Junior Software Developer in Dayton, OH. You will assist in developing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications and collaborate with product teams to deliver solutions.

You will write clean code, participate in code reviews, and troubleshoot issues in existing systems while contributing to documentation. A bachelor’s degree in CS or related field is required, along with Git experience and the ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience or familiarity with Git version control.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming and SDLC/Agile practices.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications.
• Collaborate with Product Owner(s), product team members, and senior developers to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in accordance with established coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in existing systems and applications.
• Contribute to technical documentation including system design, user guides, and release notes.
• Attend daily team meetings, manage workload, and use Jira/Confluence for project tracking.
• Apply a junior-level understanding of AI and ML concepts in development tasks under guidance.
• Stay aware of emerging technologies and continuously improve technical skills.

Skills

SDLC

Agile methodologies

SQL/NoSQL

React/Angular/.NET/Spring

RESTful APIs

AI/ML concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $120,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

About Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPSis certified by theU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) contractor . In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI).

About this position: Junior Software Developer Location – Dayton, OH

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wage/Salary Range: $90k - $120K

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

• Responsible for assisting in the development, coding, testing, and debugging of software applications.
• Responsible for collaborating with Product Owner(s), product team members, and senior developers to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Responsible for writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code in accordance with established coding standards and best practices.
• Responsible for participating in code reviews and incorporating feedback to improve code quality and performance.
• Responsible for troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving issues in existing systems and applications.
• Responsible for contributing to technical documentation including system design, user guides, and release notes.
• Responsible to attend and participate in daily team meetings, execute assigned workload, and work within project management tools i.e. JIRA, Confluence, etc.
• Responsible for applying a junior-level understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning concepts in software development tasks, including leveraging AI-assisted development tools, contributing to AI-enabled features, and supporting the integration of AI capabilities into applications under guidance of senior team members.
• Responsible for maintaining awareness of emerging technologies and continuously improving technical skills.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience
• Level of Experience Requirements: Experience or familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Familiarity with software development concepts including object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Hold or have the ability to acquire a government security clearance; requires U.S. citizenship.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of databases and data structures (SQL or NoSQL).
• Knowledge of web development frameworks or libraries (e.g., React, Angular, .NET, Spring) is preferred.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts, AI-assisted development tools, or modern AI capabilities in software applications.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and defects.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt in a fast-paced development environment.

Preferred

• N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.