Remote Junior Software Engineer: NASA Data & APIs

CACI International Inc; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a Junior Software Developer to help modernize enterprise solutions for NASA. You will work with senior engineers, product owners, and data specialists to build, test, and maintain capabilities across the Agency Data Catalog and Open Innovation Products.

This is an ideal role for an early-career developer who loves cloud tech and continuous learning. You will contribute to APIs, data ingestion pipelines, and system integrations, while collaborating in a remote-first

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline; relevant experience or certifications may substitute.
• Experience developing software with Python through professional work, internships, or projects.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL queries.
• Familiarity with SDLC concepts, Git, and Agile methodologies.
• Basic understanding of web services, REST APIs, and data-driven apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain modern software solutions using established engineering practices.
• Implement features for Agency Data Catalog and Open Innovation Products under guidance.
• Develop and maintain integrations via APIs, data ingestion pipelines, and database connections.
• Support cloud-based development and operations in secure environments.
• Collaborate with engineers, data engineers, cybersecurity staff, and stakeholders to deliver capabilities.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and document implementation details.
• Create technical docs, including user stories and configuration notes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and apply CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and secure coding practices.
• Contribute effectively in a remote-first team with proactive communication and self-management.
• Maintain a productive home-office setup with reliable internet for virtual collaboration.

Skills

Python

SQL

Git

REST APIs

Remote work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Systems

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Purview

Apache Airflow

GitLab

Job description

CACI International Inc. seeks a Junior Software Developer to help modernize enterprise solutions for NASA. You will work with senior engineers, product owners, and data specialists to build, test, and maintain capabilities across the Agency Data Catalog and Open Innovation Products.

This is an ideal role for an early-career developer who loves cloud tech and continuous learning. You will contribute to APIs, data ingestion pipelines, and system integrations, while collaborating in a remote-first