Software Developer — Junior

The Junior Software Developer (Python) role is designed for early-career technologists who are eager to build strong software engineering foundations while contributing to real enterprise and government projects. This role supports Root Logic's AI-first and cloud-native platform initiatives by assisting in the development, testing, and maintenance of Python-based applications under the guidance of senior engineers and architects.

Location: Northern Virginia (Washington, DC metro area). Candidates must reside in the Washington, DC metro area, with a preference for Northern Virginia. Key team members may be expected to work in person up to four days per week. Occasional travel is expected.

Type of employment: Intern-to-Hire.
Position type: Exempt.

Key result areas: software development across Python/FastAPI and Angular; testing with pytest, Jest and Playwright;
Agile delivery, code reviews and CI/CD; AI agent development including blueprints, retrieval, embeddings and evaluation; hands-on learning with AWS, Docker, PostgreSQL and Terraform.

Experience: Python through coursework, projects or internships; REST APIs, JSON, SQL and relational databases; basic JavaScript/Type Script;
Git; exposure to automated testing;
Agile/Scrum fundamentals; responsible use of AI-assisted development tools.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field; foundational Python and OOP knowledge; familiarity with SQL, REST APIs and Git. U.S. citizenship may be required for certain client engagements.