Junior Software Developer (Backend Focused)

BigBear.ai; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BigBear.ai is seeking a Junior Software Developer Engineer with an active TS/SCI with poly clearance to join a fast-moving, collaborative team supporting a critical microservice ecosystem. The role focuses on building high-performance Java microservices, leveraging Spring Boot within a distributed environment, and collaborating with the Technical Lead to drive architectural decisions.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of software engineering experience (or 7+ years with the degree substitution) and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful services

Automated testing

NoSQL / MongoDB

Linux

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

7+ years of experience (substituting 4 years of additional engineering experience for degree)

Tools

Vue.js

Apache Kafka

CI/CD tools

Git

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 clearance to join a fast moving, highly collaborative team supporting a critical microservice ecosystem.

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

• 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 for all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.