Junior Software Developer (Current TS/SCI + Poly)

Aperio Global; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Professional Development

Job summary

Aperio Global is seeking a Junior Software Developer to support geospatial intelligence, data integration, and analytics initiatives within a mission-focused environment. You will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to build applications and automated workflows that transform complex data into actionable intelligence.

The role offers work with large-scale datasets, development in Java and Python, and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to mission-critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience developing software using Java and Python
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software development best practices
• Experience with large-scale data processing technologies: PySpark, Hadoop, MapReduce, ETL frameworks, Pig
• Experience with JSON and BSON data formats
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications that support geospatial and intelligence-driven missions
• Design and implement analytics that integrate data from multiple cyber, SIGINT, and enterprise sources
• Create automated workflows that improve data processing, enrichment, and metadata analysis
• Collaborate with mission stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions
• Support data integration efforts across multiple repositories and collection platforms
• Develop tools that enable discovery, correlation, and analysis of complex datasets
• Contribute to the deployment, enhancement, and sustainment of mission-support applications
• Leverage structured and unstructured data to identify patterns, relationships, and operational insights

Skills

Java

Python

OOP

JSON

BSON

Collaborative work

Problem solving

Big data tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PySpark

Hadoop

MapReduce

ETL frameworks

Pig

Job description

Our Mission Statement

At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates the greatest impact.

Our team includes technologists, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who believe the best solutions come from collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. From cyber operations and AI platforms to cloud-native software and emerging technologies, our work speaks for itself.

Come Solve With Us

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development. We invest in our people because great missions require great teams.

Junior Software Developer

Must have current and active TS/SCI + Polygraph to be considered for this role.

Geospatial Intelligence | Data Integration | Analytics Development

About the Role

Aperio Global is seeking a Junior Software Developer to support advanced geolocation and data integration initiatives within a mission-focused environment. In this role, you will work alongside engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to develop innovative applications, analytics, and automated workflows that transform complex data into actionable intelligence.

This position offers the opportunity to work with large-scale datasets, build data-driven solutions, and contribute directly to technologies that enhance mission understanding, operational awareness, and decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain software applications that support geospatial and intelligence-driven missions
• Design and implement analytics that integrate data from multiple cyber, SIGINT, and enterprise sources
• Create automated workflows that improve data processing, enrichment, and metadata analysis
• Collaborate with mission stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions
• Support data integration efforts across multiple repositories and collection platforms
• Develop tools that enable discovery, correlation, and analysis of complex datasets
• Contribute to the deployment, enhancement, and sustainment of mission-support applications
• Leverage structured and unstructured data to identify patterns, relationships, and operational insights

Mission Focus

Work across diverse datasets and intelligence sources to build analytics that support geolocation, cyber operations, and data-driven mission outcomes. You will help transform raw data into meaningful intelligence by applying software development, data engineering, and analytic tradecraft.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience developing software using Java and Python
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software development best practices
• Experience working with large-scale data processing technologies, including:
  • PySpark
  • Hadoop
  • MapReduce
  • ETL frameworks
  • Pig
• Experience working with data formats such as JSON and BSON
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with customer corporate tools, repositories, and mission data environments
• Familiarity with geospatial data, metadata tagging, or intelligence data workflows
• Knowledge of distributed data processing and large-scale analytics architectures
• Experience supporting intelligence, cyber, or national security missions

Security Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required

The salary range for this role represents Aperio’s good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Placement within the range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual’s qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, contract labor categories and/or rates, work location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset—our employees. That’s why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 100% employer match up to 6%
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Professional Development
• (and much more)

Aperio Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs — never on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.