Junior Software Developer; Backend Focused

Overview

Are you a software engineer who loves seeing your code make an immediate, real-world impact? We are looking for a talented Junior Software Developer Engineer with an active TS/SCI with poly clearance to join a fast moving, highly collaborative team supporting a critical microservice ecosystem.

All applicants must currently reside in the United States.

• Build & Innovate:
  Develop and maintain high-performance Java microservice web applications within a modern, distributed ecosystem.
• Collaborate on Design:
  Work hand-in-hand with the Technical Lead to make key architectural decisions, solve complex design problems, and shape the product roadmap.
• Engage with the Mission:
  Interact directly with customers and operators daily to troubleshoot issues, gather feedback, and propose innovative new features.
• Ensure Quality:
  Support the end-to-end testing, continuous integration, and deployment of production ready applications.

• Experience:
  • 3 or more years of software engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
  • Or 7 or more years of experience (substituting 4 years of additional engineering experience in place of a Bachelor's degree).
• Core Java Expertise:
  Strong hands-on experience with Java design, debugging, and complex problem-solving.
• Modern Frameworks:
  Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful web applications using Spring Boot.
• Database Knowledge:
  Experience interacting with MongoDB or similar No
  
  SQL/relational database technologies.
• Quality Assurance:
  Practical experience writing and executing automated tests to ensure code reliability.

• Full-Stack Capabilities:
  Experience with UI development using modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically Vue.js.
• Event Streaming:
  Experience working with Apache Kafka for real-time data pipelines.
• Dev Ops & CI/CD:
  Familiarity with automated build tools, continuous integration, and continuous deployment pipelines.
• System Administration:
  Hands-on experience with Linux administration.
• Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills for seamless customer and team interaction.

Big Bear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Big Bear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Big Bear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and follow Big Bear.ai

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Big Bear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer for all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.