Junior Software Developer - TS/CI Poly

Blackwatch International Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and company match

Medical coverage

HSA contributions

Dental and vision

Life and AD&D insurance

FSAs

EAP and NurseLine

Wellness rewards

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Blackwatch International Corporation seeks a Junior Software Developer to join an FBI facility in Huntsville, AL. You will develop, test, and maintain software across FBI enterprise, including A/V and VTC integrations, under supervision and with security compliance.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance with CI polygraph, US citizenship, and 1+ year of software experience, offering growth with experienced engineers and full-time stability.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of software development experience; certifications or past work may substitute
• Basic understanding of coding, testing, and debugging
• Active Top Secret clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and debug new software and enhancements to existing applications.
• Help integrate software with standard packages and automated deployment tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues with the team.
• Contribute to user documentation and training materials.
• Follow established coding standards and security protocols.

Skills

Software development

Coding basics

Security clearance

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree (business or related)

Job description

Start your software career on a national security mission. As a Junior Software Developer at an FBI facility in Huntsville, AL, you'll help build, test, and maintain software used across the FBI enterprise, including A/V and video teleconferencing (VTC) system integrations. This full-time role requires an active Top Secret clearance with a CI polygraph and US citizenship, and offers stable work with room to grow alongside experienced engineers.

• Job type: Full-time
• Experience: 1+ year
• Clearance: Top Secret with CI polygraph (active)

About the role

Blackwatch supports the FBI's enterprise mobile and collaboration platforms within a zero-trust framework, enabling secure communication in both classified and unclassified environments. Our teams provide engineering, deployment, and ongoing support for these services at multiple FBI locations. As a Junior Software Developer, you'll work under supervision, applying core programming skills and helping troubleshoot software across these systems.

What you'll do

• Develop, test, and debug new software and enhancements to existing applications.
• Help integrate software with standard packages and automated deployment tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues with the team.
• Contribute to user documentation and training materials.
• Follow established coding standards and security protocols.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field [Check: if the contract labor category allows, change to 'Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience']
• 1+ year of software development experience (certifications or past work may substitute)
• Basic understanding of coding, testing, and debugging
• Familiarity with enterprise security requirements and version control tools
• Active Top Secret clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph

Preferred qualifications

• Interest or experience in A/V or VTC system integrations

Blackwatch offers a full benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with a 3% company match, plus a 50% match on additional contributions up to an extra 2%
• Medical coverage through Anthem, with four national PPO plan options
• Company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) on HSA-eligible plans
• Dental and vision coverage through Principal
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, plus company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Healthcare, limited-purpose, and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a 24/7 NurseLine, and LiveHealth Online virtual doctor visits
• Wellness rewards of up to $200 through Anthem's Wellbeing Solutions program
• Coverage starts on your date of hire, and domestic partners are eligible

About Blackwatch

Blackwatch International is a small business founded in 2010 and based in McLean, VA, dedicated to supporting federal government and national security missions. We provide IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data exploitation, and engineering services, and we hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications plus a CMMI Maturity Level 3 appraisal. We are growing, and we offer real opportunities for advancement.

Blackwatch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Blackwatch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need an accommodation, please contact HR.