Junior Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Cornerstone Defense; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement and Training

Perks at Work Discount Program

HSA and FSA options

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense is seeking a Junior Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems using Java SE, Python, and web technologies.

You will work individually or as part of a team, review and test components, and contribute to system design decisions including hardware/software trade-offs. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field, or four additional SWE years in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience may substitute for a bachelors degree.
• No demonstrated experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories

Skills

Java SE

Python

Shell/Bash

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Git

Nexus

Maven

JUnit

Eclipse IDE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Four (4) years of additional SWE experience may substitute for a bachelors degree

No demonstrated experience is required

Tools

Git

Nexus

Maven

JUnit

Eclipse

Job description

Title: Junior Software Engineer Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Compensation Range: $75 -$95K

• Clearance:
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply
• Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Benefits Overview: Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• CollegeAmerica 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services
• Position Description: The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
• No demonstrated experience is required. Responsibilities:
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Required Skills:
• Experience developing with Java SE, Python, and Shell/Bash for application development and automation.
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 for building and enhancing web interfaces.
• Experience using Git, Nexus, Maven, JUnit, and modern IDEs (e.g., Eclipse) for version control, build management, testing, and development workflows.