Junior Software Engineer for Mission-Critical Systems

Independent Software, Inc.; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and mentorship

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

A software solutions company in Ellicott City is seeking a Software Engineer Level 1 to develop and enhance critical software systems. This role involves analyzing user requirements, designing applications, and participating in Agile teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science along with 7 years of relevant experience, and be familiar with programming languages such as Java or Python. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C, or C++.
• Experience developing, testing, and debugging software applications.
• Basic knowledge of database queries and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications.
• Debug software and resolve defects.

Skills

Programming languages (Java, Python, C, C++)

Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Agile methodologies

Database experience (SQL)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Teamwork and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

7 years of Software Engineering experience

Tools

Java frameworks (Spring, Hibernate)

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A software solutions company in Ellicott City is seeking a Software Engineer Level 1 to develop and enhance critical software systems. This role involves analyzing user requirements, designing applications, and participating in Agile teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science along with 7 years of relevant experience, and be familiar with programming languages such as Java or Python. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.