Junior Software Engineer - DAFFM

Finch; South Dakota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training allowance

Health insurance

Vision plan

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Chameleon Integrated Services seeks a Junior Software Engineer to perform sustainment, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and configuration tasks under senior guidance at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota.

Responsibilities include developing or modifying software components, supporting WebSphere and DB2 integration, reviewing logs, reproducing defects, performing tests, and assisting with production deployment and post‑deployment validation.

Qualifications

• Actual development, scripting, configuration, test, or application-support duties.
• WebSphere, DB2 integration, or enterprise Java/middleware exposure.
• Defect analysis using logs or debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop or modify assigned software components, scripts, configurations, or interfaces.
• Support WebSphere and DB2 application integration.
• Review application and middleware logs.
• Reproduce defects and document technical findings.
• Support corrective changes and routine sustainment.
• Develop or execute functional, integration, regression, patch, and deployment tests.
• Maintain test records, configuration information, and technical documentation.
• Support test-data preparation and control.
• Verify assigned functions following approved changes.
• Assist with production implementation and post-deployment validation.
• Escalate architecture, security, data-integrity, and production-readiness issues to senior personnel.
• Support CyberArk integration testing or PAM-related technical troubleshooting when assigned.

Skills

Backend development

Sustainment testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Configuration management

WebSphere

DB2 integration

Logs analysis

Defect reproduction

Release testing

Production deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Relevant software/engineering degree

Tools

WebSphere

DB2

Java middleware

Job description

We are a growing information technology company that offers its employees a culture of success, the chance to work on revolutionary federal IT infrastructure, and the opportunity to grow alongside cutting-edge technology that is reshaping the industry. We are seeking forward thinking candidates that have strong experience in operational support and can help take to the next level in a pro‑active stance.

Chameleon Integrated Services has expertise in operations management, quality systems, data operations and cybersecurity. We secure some of the most sensitive data for the Department of Defense and for other U. S. federal government agencies. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees, and we believe in promoting from within.

We offer a Full Benefits package including:

• Competitive Employee Health Insurance options including dental
• 100% company paid vision plan
• 401K plan with generous company match and no vesting period
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid long and short‑term disability insurance
• Training allowance
• PTO and more

JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Position mission:

Perform assigned software sustainment, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and configuration tasks under senior engineering direction.

Duties:

• Develop or modify assigned software components, scripts, configurations, or interfaces.
• Support WebSphere and DB2 application integration.
• Review application and middleware logs.
• Reproduce defects and document technical findings.
• Support corrective changes and routine sustainment.
• Develop or execute functional, integration, regression, patch, and deployment tests.
• Maintain test records, configuration information, and technical documentation.
• Support test‑data preparation and control.
• Verify assigned functions following approved changes.
• Assist with production implementation and post‑deployment validation.
• Escalate architecture, security, data‑integrity, and production‑readiness issues to senior personnel.
• Support CyberArk integration testing or PAM‑related technical troubleshooting when assigned.

MANDATORY SECURITY ARCHITECTURE COMPLIANCE (DoD 8570 / DoD 8140)

To be eligible for technical review and corporate submittal to the Air Force Contracting Officer, candidates MUST meet the requirements of OPTION A or OPTION B below. Applications failing to demonstrate at least one pathway will be automatically archived.

OPTION A (8570):

Candidate must hold ONE active, verifiable commercial certification from the approved DoD 8570/8140 IASAE Level I list below. Please include your certification number and expiration date directly on your resume draft:

• CASP+ CE – CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner
• CISSP (or Associate) – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CSSLP – Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional

OPTION B (8140):

Candidate must hold a relevant software or engineering degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Information Technology) AND demonstrate documented, hands‑on professional experience developing backend application components, managing software release testing, or validating infrastructure configurations within a controlled environment.

Requirements:

• Actual development, scripting, configuration, test, or application-support duties.
• WebSphere, DB2 integration, or enterprise Java/middleware exposure where applicable.
• Defect analysis using logs or debugging tools.
• Controlled development/test environment experience.
• Formal change‑ticket or release participation.
• Candidate‑authored code, scripts, test records, configuration documents, or technical procedures.

Anticipated start:

September 28, 2026

Primary work location:

Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. Occasional work at Wright‑Patterson AFB, Ohio.

Work schedule:

An eight‑hour shift scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday. The team must collectively provide overlapping coverage during that window. COOP support may be required, but work will remain within a 40‑hour workweek unless the Contracting Officer authorizes otherwise.

Project Length:

Up to 4.5 years

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status”

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