Software Engineer (Junior) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Catalyst Operations & Analytics; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Operations & Analytics is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join an Agile development team. You will participate in the full software lifecycle, implementing user stories, writing unit tests, and contributing to documentation while building foundational technical depth.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering and 0-2 years of relevant experience, with US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required. This position is based in Vienna, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 0-2 years of relevant professional software engineering experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• US Citizenship and TS/SCI with Polygraph (no exceptions)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver software systems as part of an Agile team.
• Implement user stories, write and unit test code, and contribute to documentation.
• Build foundational technical depth while delivering reliable, well-tested code.

Skills

Programming languages

SDLC

Agile/Scrum

Version control

Windows/Linux

Design patterns

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Junior Software Engineers support the design, development, and delivery of software systems in support of the customer's requirements, working as members of an Agile development team under the guidance of more experienced engineers. Junior Software Engineers participate in the software development lifecycle, including implementing user stories, writing and unit testing code, and contributing to documentation. Junior Software Engineers are expected to build foundational technical depth while contributing reliable, well-tested code to a larger complex system.

Requirements

US Citizenships and TS/SCI with Polygraph (no exceptions)

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 0-2 years of relevant professional software engineering experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C/C++, JavaScript)


• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including coding, unit testing, and integration


• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development teams and ceremonies, through coursework, internships, or professional experience


• Familiarity with version control tools


• Comfort developing on Windows and/or Linux operating systems


• Basic understanding of software design patterns and secure coding standards


• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a development team