Junior Software Developer

Joint Research and Development , Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Joint Research and Development , Inc. is seeking a Jr-Level Software Developer for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, writing clean, maintainable code, and contributing to system architecture discussions.

The position is remote with occasional on-site meetings at the TSA HQs in Springfield, VA. Responsibilities include development in Java, C#, C++, ASP.Net, Python, and JavaScript, participating in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java/Spring MVC and Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications across the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Debug, test, and resolve software defects and performance bottlenecks.
• Write and maintain technical documentation including code comments, manuals, and API references.
• Follow best practices in version control (Git), agile development, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure software complies with security, accessibility, and quality standards.

Skills

Java/Spring MVC

Spring Boot

SSO

OOP

Data structures

Algorithms

Scala

ETL

Backend languages

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

JRAD is seeking candidates for a Jr-Level Software Developer position responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications that meet organizational and client requirements. This position requires proficiency in coding, debugging, and collaborating within cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, writes clean and maintainable code, and contributes to system architecture discussions and improvements. The position is a remote/telework position with occasional on-site meetings at the TSA HQs (Springfield, VA).

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain software applications using programming languages such as Java, C#, C++, ASP.Net Python, JavaScript.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions.
• Debug, test, and resolve software defects and performance bottlenecks.
• Write and maintain technical documentation including code comments, manuals, and API references.
• Familiar with Agile Software Development such as SAFe and other Agile tools such as Github, JIRA.
• Follow best practices in version control (e.g., Git), agile development, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure software complies with security, accessibility, and quality standards (e.g., OWASP, Section 508, NIST).
• Contribute to architectural decisions and recommend improvements for existing applications and systems.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to the team's tech stack.
• Provide support and mentoring to junior developers and database administrators.

Required Skills and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in: Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Java/Spring MVC and Spring Boot experience are highly preferred.
• Single Sign On (SSO) / session management / complex permissions environments.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Scala/Http4s experience desired.
• Data engineering skills are also desirable. Specifically "ETL" (extract, transform, load) experience.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Java, .NET, Node.js) and frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and design patterns.
• Experience using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS , Azure , or Google Cloud Platform .
• Experience working in DevOps environments with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, PyTest, Jest).
• Security clearance or eligibility (for government roles).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified Developer).
• Experience in DevSecOps or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environments.

Security Clearance:

• Capable of passing DHS suitability screening or DHS financial responsibility standards.

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits! JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care Disability Insurance 401K Plan Tuition Reimbursement.

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.