Software Engineer – Associate

• Develop microservices under the guidance of senior developers, contributing to L-CAP platform capabilities
• Write unit tests and participate in test-driven development practices
• Participate in code reviews
• Engage in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and PI planning
• Utilize CI/CD pipelines to build, test, and deploy software
• Integrate with RESTful APIs and event-driven messaging systems within the data mesh architecture
• Collaborate with testers, systems engineers, and Dev Ops
• Learn and navigate large, complex codebases spanning multiple services and repositories
• Document code, design decisions, and technical approaches
• Support troubleshooting and debugging during integration and testing phases
• Develop and maintain services within distributed microservice architectures
• Write automated unit, integration, and contract tests
• Gain understanding of legacy ATC system functionality to support modernization into new service implementations
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline with 0–2 years of experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of education
• Proficiency in at least one:
  Java / C++
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Basic understanding of microservices architecture concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn new technologies, frameworks, and domain-specific concepts
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
• U.S. citizenship required
• Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer
• Foundational knowledge of distributed systems concepts and microservice architecture patterns
• Experience writing automated tests (unit, integration) in continuous integration environments
• Candidates should reside a commutable distance to Gaithersburg, MD, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, or Eagan, MN

Proficient in Java or C++ with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles. Experienced in Agile methodologies and capable of developing and maintaining microservices within distributed architectures while utilizing CI/CD practices.

• Java Proficiency
• C++ Proficiency
• Agile/Scrum Methodologies
• Microservices Architecture
• Automated Testing

• Object-Oriented Programming
• Software Design Principles
• Microservices Architecture Concepts
• Automated Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• Continuous Integration
• Version Control Systems (Git)
• Troubleshooting
• Debugging
• AI-Assisted Development Tools

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Effective Communication

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• Software Engineering

• Microservice Architectures
• Distributed Systems
• Test-Driven Development
• Agile Ceremonies
• Public Trust

• CI/CD Pipelines
• RESTful APIs
• Event-Driven Messaging Systems