Junior Software Engineer - Remote

Virginia, US, 20170

Category: Information Technology

Job ID: 35857

widget: Full-Time

An active interim or Secret security clearance.

Other

Yes - May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position

$67889.77-$90000

Position Description & Qualifications

We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support a DoD program. The candidate will work with the technical lead and development team to maintain and enhance existing Java-based applications in the cloud environment, troubleshoot issues, and support ongoing development and modernization efforts. The position offers opportunities to learn Python, APEX and other application development tools, as well as gain hands-on experience to AI-assisted development practices already being used by the team. Prior experience with AI technologies is not required, we are looking for someone with a solid Java foundation, strong problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn new technologies. The candidate will be a self-starter, team-player and will be expected to manage and complete their tasks in a fast-paced results driven environment.

This position is fully remote, and candidates may be located anywhere within the United States.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Write well designed, testable, and efficient code.
• Code, design, and implement Java and APEX solutions for the Army.
• Conduct software analysis, programming, testing, debugging activities and maintenance.
• Develop technical designs for application development and recommend changes to improve established application processes.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
• An interim or active Secret security clearance.
• 1 year of relevant IT experience.
• Experience with software development lifecycle.
• Experience with Java software design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Experience with web-based applications, client/server applications, or cloud-hosted systems.
• Ability to travel 10%.

Additional desired qualifications:

• Experience with software development concepts and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with common release tracking software (JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience with basic SQL.
• Knowledge of AWS Cloud.
• Knowledge of leveraging AI-assisted development tools, automated code generation, or AI-powered engineering capabilities.

If you are interested in working with a dedicated Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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