Junior Software Engineer — TS/SCI Poly, Linux

WOOD Federal Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO policy

Opportunities for training and certification

Flexible work schedules

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

A government contractor seeks an entry-level Software Engineer at Fort Meade, Maryland. The role involves supporting the installation and testing of software and hardware systems. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and be familiar with programming languages like Python or Java. This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) plans, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages.
• Understanding of software development concepts and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, integration, and testing of operational equipment and software.
• Assist in executing manual test cases and documenting results.
• Support system integration testing efforts for small to medium components.
• Learn and apply test methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Participate in automated testing efforts.

Skills

Familiarity with Python

Familiarity with Java

Familiarity with Shell

Understanding of software development concepts

Interest in CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Job description

A government contractor seeks an entry-level Software Engineer at Fort Meade, Maryland. The role involves supporting the installation and testing of software and hardware systems. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and be familiar with programming languages like Python or Java. This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) plans, and professional growth opportunities.