Junior Software Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

Red Alpha; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Junior Software Engineer, where you'll support vital programs for the Department of Defense. In this exciting role, you'll leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop web applications and services that make a real impact. Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to innovation and mission success while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, health coverage, and professional development opportunities. If you're ready to rise to the occasion and contribute to meaningful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

401k contributions up to 10%

5 weeks of personal time off

100% health, dental, and vision insurance premiums

$5250 for ongoing education

$300 for company branded merchandise

Fun company events throughout the year

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development with a focus on web applications.
• Active US Government TS/SCI security clearance with a Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-critical programs using open-source technologies and AWS.
• Develop and manage enterprise web applications in a cloud environment.

Skills

Web application development

Scripting languages (Python, Java)

Agile software development

Node.js

Angular

Microservices development

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science

Graduate degree in a related field

Tools

AWS

Spring Framework

CI/CD pipelines

Relational Database programming

Job description

A day in the life:

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will support a mission critical program leveraging open-source technologies, AWS cloud compute, services and infrastructure and machine-learning to automate tasks and provide insight for the Department of Defense. You will join a team of like-minded professionals who are passionate about innovation and growing mission-related software capabilities while having the opportunity to work with new tech. Your efforts will provide immediate impact to this growing team as this role will play a critical part in the success of this program.

In this particular role, you will work with enterprise web applications in a commercial Cloud infrastructure and development environment. You will have exposure to the full stack of technologies required to design, develop, manage and monitor front-end visualizations, the application layer and services, as well as data repositories.

What you bring to the table:

• 3 years minimum experience in a similar work environment using the described technologies below. Any combination of the following acceptable criteria will be considered for work experience equivalence: Professional work experience history; Relevant technical certifications; Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field in technical/scientific discipline; Graduate degree in a related field or discipline; Doctorate in a related field or discipline.
• An active US Government TS/SCI security clearance with a Polygraph.
• Experience with Web application and Services development using industry standard application layer services such as Spring Framework, Node.js, etc.
• Experience with the design and development of web-based interfaces and related components - e.g. Node.js, Angular, other JS Frameworks and libraries, etc.
• Experience with Scripting and/or OOPs languages - Python, Java, etc.
• Familiarity with industry best practices for Agile software development, automated testing, and continuous integration.

Bonus Skills:

• AWS Cloud development and infrastructure management.
• DevOps strategies - e.g. Software development build automation, CI/CD pipelines, etc.
• Relational Database programming experience - structured and unstructured queries.
• Development and consumption of micro-services - e.g. Spring Boot, Appmesh, Convoy, etc.
• Programming experience using Public Key Infrastructure security authentication.

The total package:

Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs. Please visit our benefits tab for additional information.

Salary Range: Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline, and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role itself. Based on the outlined roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $100,000 - $175,000.

Some of our additional perks and benefits include:

• Retire sooner than planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested.
• Have a career AND a life: Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
• Stay at your best: As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Let's not forget free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
• Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships.
• Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
• Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party! These are all in addition to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!

Every day, our elite customers are pushing through "the grind" to defeat the enemy, even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence, to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as we bring digital transformation to the fight!