Junior Software Engineer - Huntsville Alabama

re-zoo-me; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson is seeking a Junior Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support SCALE, a data-driven analytics platform for procurement, logistics, and forecasting for DoW. You will develop data pipelines, REST APIs, and integrate databases within an Agile team, focusing on secure, scalable software and data governance.

The ideal candidate has 1–4 years of software development experience, proficiency in Python/C++/Java, and familiarity with SQL and relational databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 1–4 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, or similar.
• Experience in Linux and Windows environments.
• Understanding of full software lifecycle (code reviews, testing, version control).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and database interaction (SQL, PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency with SQL and relational schema design.
• Ability to derive insights from large datasets and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop data pipelines, REST APIs, and integrations between databases and analytics components.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews and testing.
• Assist in containerization and deployment in a DevSecOps pipeline.
• Collaborate with Product Owner and engineers to translate requirements into tasks and software.
• Support dashboard/data service integration and secure data exchange.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint goals.
• Explore innovative ideas and technologies to expand capabilities.
• Self-organize and contribute to iterative development and ceremonies.
• Collaborate and visualize concepts via whiteboarding and diagrams.
• Manage relational databases and data pipelines across sources; ensure integrity and traceability.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

REST APIs

SQL

Linux

Agile

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field

Tools

Git

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our nation.

Davidson is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support the SCALE (Supply Chain Analytics and Logistics Environment) development program in Huntsville, AL. SCALE is a data-driven analytics platform integrating procurement, logistics, and forecasting operations to enable predictive and prescriptive decision-making for the Department of War. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building scalable, secure, and data-centric software solutions in an Agile development environment. The role is part of a cross-functional team focused on building a secure, scalable, and data-driven environment supporting enterprise-level analytics and AI readiness. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with relational databases.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development of data pipelines, REST APIs, and integrations between databases and other analytic components.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews and testing.
• Assist in containerization and deployment of application components within a DevSecOps pipeline.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner and other engineers to translate requirements into development tasks and working software.
• Support the integration of dashboards and data services through back-end code enhancements and secure data exchange.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint goals.
• Experiment with innovative ideas and technologies to expand the realm of possible
• Self-organize and contribute to Agile ceremonies and iterative development
• Collaborate and visualize concepts effectively (e.g., whiteboarding, technical diagrams, 1-pagers)
• Manage relational databases and data pipelines to integrate data from multiple sources; ensuring integrity, consistency, and traceability
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities across procurement and logistics data.
• Support the design and compliance of data governance standards.
• Embrace continuous learning and contribute to shared technical architectural growth

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 1-4 years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, C++, Java, or similar).
• Experience developing in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Understanding of full software lifecycle development practices, including code reviews, unit testing, and version control.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and database interaction (SQL, PostgreSQL, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with SQL for data extraction, transformation, and relational schema design.
• Ability to derive meaningful insights from large, complex datasets and communicate them visually and verbally.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within an Agile environment.

Desired Competencies

• Exposure to data analytics platforms, or services supporting visualization tools.
• Experience with Git, Gitlab, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Understanding of containerization, microservices, and cloud deployment concepts.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with web frameworks (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, React, or Angular).
• Familiarity with machine learning pipelines and preparing data for AI/ML analytics.
• Understanding of DOW security requirements and secure coding practices.

Clearance

• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance (not required to start)