Junior Software Engineer

Information Technology – Software Development/Engineering

Fairborn, OH

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Full‑Time/Regular

Core4ce is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of data‑intensive backend systems in a government contracting environment. This role focuses on building and maintaining data pipelines, supporting real‑time data processing workflows, and integrating secure APIs that enable mission‑critical systems to operate  ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in software engineering, an interest in distributed systems and data engineering, and a commitment to building reliable, secure, and maintainable production systems.

• Support the design and implementation of ETL pipelines that ingest, validate, transform, and correlate data from multiple sources.
• Work with structured data schemas such as XSD, Avro, and Protobuf to enforce data consistency and enable schema evolution.
• Assist in maintaining unified data models that support downstream analytics and operational systems.
• Implement data quality checks and validation logic to ensure integrity across changing data sources.

• Contribute to the development of low‑latency streaming pipelines using tools such as Kafka and Spark.
• Support containerized microservices that process high‑volume data in distributed environments.
• Monitor system performance and help optimize reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance.

• Develop and maintain backend APIs that expose processed data to internal and external consumers.
• Implement clean data contracts to ensure reliable integration with downstream applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather integration requirements and troubleshoot data flow issues.

• Develop Python‑based backend services and data processors.
• Deploy and maintain services in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Support cloud‑based infrastructure, relational and non‑relational databases, and data warehouse systems.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting to ensure operational visibility and maintainability.

• Apply security‑first design principles consistent with government contracting requirements.
• Follow secure coding practices and support compliance with applicable security standards.
• Participate in code reviews and system hardening efforts to reduce risk and improve resilience.
• This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0–3 years of professional experience in software engineering or data engineering.
• Proficiency in Python or a similar backend programming language.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and microservice architectures.
• Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Basic understanding of data modeling and schema management.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Experience with Kafka, Spark, or other streaming platforms.
• Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with structured schema formats such as XSD, Avro, or Protobuf.
• Understanding of distributed systems and high‑availability architectures.
• Experience supporting systems in secure or regulated environments.

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self‑starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance war fighting outcomes.

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre‑set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job‑related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.