Junior Software Developer

ASRC Federal; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal seeks a junior Software Developer to support the Navy Circuit Management Office in Suffolk, VA. You will translate requirements into tested software, fix defects, and assist modernization through planned releases, working with analysts, engineers, testers, and customer representatives. The role requires a B.S.

in a technical field, U.S. citizenship, DoD clearance or higher, and 2+ years of related experience, with at least 1 year in full-stack development and SQL Server.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a technical discipline.
• Ability to work in an Agile development team and follow SDLC processes.
• Experience as a full-stack software developer with troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop features and services from approved requirements, including design, implementation, testing, and release support.
• Maintain existing applications, investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement fixes.
• Collaborate with analysts and users to clarify requirements, define acceptance criteria, estimate work, and refine tasks.
• Build interfaces, APIs, and database queries to exchange and process data.
• Write unit and integration tests and review code with peers.

Skills

Full-stack development

Agile development

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT

Tools

Git

Microsoft SQL Server

Entity Framework / Dapper

Job description

ASRC Federal delivers technology and mission support services to federal customers across defense, civilian, and space programs. As part of an Alaska Native-owned enterprise, our work supports customers, employees, and shareholders.

ASRC Federal is seeking a junior Software Developer to support the Navy Circuit Management Office (NCMO) for Commander, Naval Information Forces in Suffolk, VA. The developer will build and improve applications while maintaining software that supports daily operations. Working with business analysts, engineers, testers, and customer representatives, this individual will translate requirements into tested software, resolve defects, and support application modernization through planned releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop application features and services from approved requirements, including design, implementation, testing, and release support.
• Maintain existing applications, investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective changes.
• Work with analysts and users to clarify requirements, define acceptance criteria, estimate work, and refine development tasks.
• Build and maintain application interfaces, APIs, and database queries needed to exchange and process data.
• Write unit and integration tests, review code with peers, and resolve findings before changes are released.
• Use source control and established build and deployment processes to maintain traceable, repeatable software changes.
• Apply secure coding practices and address applicable security and accessibility requirements with the project team.
• Support incremental replacement or improvement of legacy components while preserving required operational capabilities.
• Document application behavior, interfaces, configuration, and release changes so other team members can maintain the software.
• Participate in Agile planning, demonstrations, and retrospectives; communicate progress, dependencies, and issues promptly.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a technical discipline.
• U.S. Citizen
• Active DoD SECRET clearance or higher
• Two (2) or more years of overall work experience in a related or applicable field
• One (1) or more years of experience as a full-stack software developer
• One (1) or more years of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server
• Security+ certification (or ability to get one during first 90 days of employment)
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and experience working within an Agile development team.
• Ability to troubleshoot application problems and explain technical issues clearly to technical and nontechnical colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting software used by federal government or defense customers.
• Experience with C#, .NET, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, MVC
• Experience implementing application logic, integrating APIs or services, Tekerik, ORM (such as Dapper or Entity Framework)
• Experience using Git or comparable version control, debugging tools, and automated testing to deliver maintainable code.
• Experience with writing tests in code using testing frameworks
• Experience modernizing existing applications and supporting production releases.
• Experience with secure application development, accessibility testing, and resolving security scan findings.

Work Environment

This position follows the work arrangement and travel expectations listed above. Expect required work will be primarily onsite, limited hybrid opportunities.

Compensation And Benefits

Compensation reflects the position, location, relevant qualifications, and business needs.

Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement benefits; education assistance; and paid leave.

Specific coverage and eligibility follow the applicable benefit plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ASRC Federal and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees, consistent with applicable law.