Junior Software Developer (Backend Focused)

Worky; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Worky is seeking a Junior Software Developer Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to join a fast-moving, highly collaborative team supporting a critical microservice ecosystem.

You will build and deploy scalable web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern tech. You will work closely with mission partners to shape design decisions, troubleshoot with customers, and ensure production-ready releases through CI/CD and automated testing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering with a technical Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years with no degree, substituting 4 years of experience.
• Strong hands-on Java design and debugging.
• Experience building RESTful apps with Spring Boot.
• Experience with MongoDB or similar database technologies.
• Proficient in automated testing to ensure code reliability.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain high-performance Java microservice web applications in a modern distributed ecosystem.
• Collaborate with Technical Lead on architecture decisions and roadmaps.
• Interact with customers and operators to troubleshoot issues and propose features.
• Support end-to-end testing, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployments.

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Automated testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

Tools

Spring Boot

MongoDB

Vue.js

Apache Kafka

CI/CD

Linux

Job description

Overview

Are you a software engineer who loves seeing your code make an immediate, real-world impact? We are looking for a talented Junior Software Developer Engineer with an active TS/SCI with poly clearanceto join a fast moving, highly collaborative team supporting a critical microservice ecosystem.

In this role, you will not be buried in back-office maintenance. You will work directly with mission partners and customers daily, helping to drive system design and solve complex software engineering challenges. Using feature driven development, you will build, test, and deploy scalable web applications that directly support the Computer Network Operations (CNO) mission. If you want to collaborate closely with technical leaders, have a real voice in product roadmaps, and work with a modern tech stack, this is the perfect place to grow your career.

• All applicants must currently reside in the United States

What you will do

• Build & Innovate: Develop and maintain high-performance Java microservice web applications within a modern, distributed ecosystem.
• Collaborate on Design: Work hand-in-hand with the Technical Lead to make key architectural decisions, solve complex design problems, and shape the product roadmap.
• Engage with the Mission: Interact directly with customers and operators daily to troubleshoot issues, gather feedback, and propose innovative new features.
• Ensure Quality: Support the end-to-end testing, continuous integration, and deployment of production ready applications.

What you need to have

• Experience:
• 3 or more years of software engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Or 7 or more years of experience (substituting 4 years of additional engineering experience in place of a Bachelor's degree).
• Core Java Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Java design, debugging, and complex problem-solving.
• Modern Frameworks: Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful web applications using Spring Boot.
• Database Knowledge: Experience interacting with MongoDB or similar NoSQL/relational database technologies.
• Quality Assurance: Practical experience writing and executing automated tests to ensure code reliability.

What we'd like you to have

If you have experience in any of the following, we would love to chat:

• Full-Stack Capabilities: Experience with UI development using modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically Vue.js.
• Event Streaming: Experience working with Apache Kafka for real-time data pipelines.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with automated build tools, continuous integration, and continuous deployment pipelines.
• System Administration: Hands-on experience with Linux administration.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for seamless customer and team interaction.

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.