Junior Software Engineer

Kalman and Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalman and Company is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to design, build, test, and maintain web applications using C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, and SQL Server. The role involves working with senior developers to troubleshoot issues and enhance both legacy and modern components, with a focus on quality code.

Ideal candidates have strong debugging skills, a solid grounding in OOP, and the ability to obtain a government-issued Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain a government-issued Secret Level Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2 to 6 years of software development experience or focused project work involving web technologies.
• Proficiency in C# and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Experience with ASP.NET (4.x / .NET Framework or .NET Core).
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and ExtJS or willingness to master ExtJS quickly.
• Experience with SQL Server and SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing, testing, and maintaining web applications using C# and ASP.NET.
• Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using HTML, JavaScript, and ExtJS components.
• Write and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and schema interactions in Microsoft SQL Server.
• Actively investigate, isolate, and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and Tier-3 issues.
• Participate in code reviews, Agile/Scrum ceremonies, and cross-functional discussions.
• Contribute to technical documentation for software modules and APIs.

Skills

C#

OOP

JavaScript

HTML

ExtJS

SQL Server

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology

Tools

ASP.NET (4.x / .NET Framework or .NET Core)

ExtJS

Git

Job description

Junior Software Engineer (Web Applications)

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our development team. In this role, you will help design, build, test, and maintain web-based applications using C#, ASP.NET (4.x or Core), JavaScript, HTML, and SQL Server. You will work closely with senior developers to troubleshoot issues, enhance legacy or modern components, and build interactive front-end interfaces utilizing ExtJS.

This position is ideal for an early-career engineer with a sharp analytical mind, a strong aptitude for debugging complex code, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Preferred candidates will be in the eastern time zone.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Development: Assist in writing, testing, and maintaining clean, scalable, and well-documented code for web applications using C# and ASP.NET (4.x or Core).
• Front-End Integration: Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using HTML, JavaScript, and ExtJS components.
• Database Management: Write and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and schema interactions in Microsoft SQL Server.
• Debugging & Troubleshooting: Actively investigate, isolate, and resolve application bugs, performance bottlenecks, and Tier-3 support issues with a methodical, detail-oriented approach.
• Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, Agile/Scrum ceremonies, and cross-functional team discussions to align with project milestones and architectural standards.
• Documentation: Contribute to technical documentation for software modules, APIs, and bug-fix logs.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain a government-issued Secret Level Clearance.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Experience: 2 to 6 years of software development experience or focused project work involving web technologies.
• Core Technical Stack:
  • Proficiency in C# and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
  • Experience with ASP.NET (4.x / .NET Framework or .NET Core).
  • Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and front-end frameworks (specifically ExtJS experience or a strong willingness/ability to master ExtJS quickly).
  • Experience with SQL Server (writing basic-to-intermediate SQL queries, joins, and database interactions).
• Debugging & Problem-Solving: Demonstrated capability in tracing code execution, utilizing browser/IDE debugging tools, and root-cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• East Coast time zone for meeting availability.
• Experience supporting a government contract or DoD program.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, AJAX, and JSON data interchange.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Previous experience supporting enterprise or defense-related web applications.