Middleware Software Developer

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Sim Ventions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year! We're seeking a Junior Software Developer to provide full-time, on-site middleware development support for a Navy program. The ideal candidate will have experience with Python and C++ and will focus on integrating a Python user interface with a C++ backend. This is a great opportunity for an early-career developer to gain hands‑on experience supporting mission‑critical software development.

The position is funded and available for an immediate start.

Negligible

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

• 3+ years of Software Development experience in a professional environment.
• Experience developing software using Python and C++.
• Familiarity with Bash scripting and Linux environments.
• Understanding of APIs, middleware development, and software integration.
• Experience working with SQL queries and relational databases, preferably MySQL or MariaDB.
• Ability to troubleshoot software issues and support testing and debugging.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a structured software development environment.

• Develop and maintain middleware connecting Python‑based GUI applications with C++ backend systems.
• Write, troubleshoot, and maintain code using Python, C++, Bash, and related scripting tools.
• Design and implement APIs and other solutions to support communication between systems.
• Retrieve, manage, and validate data using MySQL/MariaDB databases and SQL queries.
• Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to ensure smooth system integration.
• Support software testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.
• Assist with Linux‑based software builds, deployments, and configuration.
• Maintain technical documentation and participate in code reviews and team development activities.
• Follow established coding standards, security requirements, and development practices.

Bachelors Degree in a STEM discipline.

Compensation at Sim Ventions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $79,000 - $110,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that Sim Ventions offers.

At Sim Ventions, we’re committed to supporting the total well‑being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long‑term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well‑being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

Sim Ventions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth‑oriented technically exceptional…