Junior Software Developer with Security Clearance

PingWind; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven federal holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

401k with match

Professional development

Job summary

PingWind seeks a Junior Software Developer for full-time work across multiple locations including the DC area and remote options. Candidates should have 3+ years in software development, DoD 8140 certifications preferred, and a bachelor's in CS or related field.

Technologies include Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and frameworks like .NET, Angular, React, Spring Boot. Responsibilities include design, development, testing, and documentation, with Agile/Scrum participation and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• DoD 8140 Certification is desirable.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and debug software applications according to specifications.
• Implement new features and enhancements as required.
• Ensure applications are efficient, maintainable, and meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with senior developers, QA engineers, and project managers to deliver software solutions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and reviews.
• Work with DevOps teams to integrate and deploy software.
• Write clean, documented code and participate in peer code reviews.
• Contribute to technical design documents and user manuals.
• Proficiency in Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript; experience with .NET, Angular, React, Spring Boot; knowledge of SQL/NoSQL and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Git and Agile development; basic cloud knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP) preferred.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Git

Agile methodologies

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

.NET

Angular

React

Spring Boot

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Junior Software Developer Multiple Locations Upcoming Work - FT. Meade / Full-Time / Remote Location: Multiple Locations Required Clearance: Top Secret Certifications : DoD 8140 certifications Required Education: High School/GED Required Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in software development.

Position Description:

PingWind is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Software Developer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications under the guidance of senior developers and technical leads. This role requires strong programming skills, an understanding of software development best practices, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on cross‑functional teams. The Intermediate Software Developer builds upon foundational experience to take on more complex projects while continuing to grow into a senior‑level contributor.

Primary Responsibilities: Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Design, code, test, and debug software applications according to specifications.
• Implement new features and enhancements in alignment with project requirements.
• Ensure applications are efficient, maintainable, and meet quality standards.
• Work closely with senior developers, QA engineers, and project managers to deliver software solutions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate on integration tasks with system engineers and DevOps teams.
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code.
• Participate in peer code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Contribute to technical documentation including design specifications and user manuals.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Experience with software frameworks and libraries (e.g., .NET, Angular, React, Spring Boot).
• Knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL) and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Git and version control systems.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Basic experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is preferred. Required Qualifications
• DoD 8140 Certification Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, testing, and deploying software applications. About PingWind PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service‑Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our Benefits Include

• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance Veterans are encouraged to apply PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.