Junior Software Developer

Reflexive Concepts; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Reflexive Concepts in the United States is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join our team on mission-critical security applications. You will contribute to front-end development using TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, and Node.js, collaborating with developers, leads, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, user-focused solutions.

Responsibilities span the full SDLC from requirements through deployment and production support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline plus 3 years of software development experience, or 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope (FS) Polygraph.
• Experience with front-end technologies including JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and document technical work.
• Ability to attend meetings at government locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop front-end applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, and Node.js.
• Sustain, enhance, and modernize mission-critical security applications.
• Engage in requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate with leads and stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, user-focused solutions.
• Lead tasks and projects, balancing independent work with team collaboration.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive evolution of sustainment systems.

Skills

JavaScript

Security clearance

Documentation

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

TypeScript

Angular

NX

Express.js

Node.js

AWS

MongoDB

Docker

Job description

Reflexive Concepts is seeking a skilled Junior Software Developer to join our team!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Join a high-performing team with a meaningful mission. Be part of an established team responsible for sustaining, enhancing, and modernizing mission-critical security applications that support essential operational functions across the enterprise.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of front-end applications using technologies such as JavaScript, Angular, and Node.js. Partner with developers, technical leads, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, and user-focused solutions.
• Make an impact across the full software development lifecycle. Engage in requirements analysis, design, development, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, and production support. Help identify and implement opportunities to enhance system functionality, performance, and the overall user experience.
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities to tackle complex problems, implement meaningful system enhancements, and contribute to modernization initiatives that directly support mission success.
• Lead assigned tasks and projects while balancing independent problem-solving with collaboration across cross-functional teams. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, adaptable, and excited to contribute both independently and as part of a larger development team.
• Collaborate with technical leads and team members to evaluate emerging technologies, strengthen development practices, and drive the continued evolution of critical sustainment systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope (FS) Polygraph.
• A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and three (3) years of experience in software development/engineering. Seven (7) years of experience in software development/engineering may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working with front-end technologies including JavaScript.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience developing and updating technical documentation.
• Must be willing to attend meetings and briefings at government locations.

Technology Stack:

• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• Angular
• NX
• Express.js
• Node.js
• AWS (CloudFormation, DocumentDB, ECS/EKS, EC2, CloudWatch)
• MongoDB
• Docker/Containerization
• UX Design

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with the AWS platform.
• Experience working in an Agile development team.
• Experience working with Git for source code management.
• Experience with Node.js, AngularJS, Angular, VueJS, or comparable JavaScript frameworks/libraries.
• Experience with GOTS products.
• Experience with NGINX.