Software Developer – Entry Level; Top Secret Clearance Required

Software Developer – Entry Level (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Category:
Software Development / Engineering

Main location:
United States, Virginia, Fairfax

Position : J

Employment Type:

Graduate

• Design, prototype, and develop software using modern languages and frameworks (e.g., .NET, Java, open-source stacks).
• Apply software design patterns and best practices for scalable, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with team members to continuously improve approaches and tools.
• Build database-integrated solutions, ETL pipelines, and reporting tools using contemporary database technologies.
• Conduct peer code reviews, participate in Agile rituals, and contribute to engineering discussions.
• Support quality assurance by understanding its value, helping craft test plans, and executing test cases.
• Create technical documentation, including requirement specs, design docs, and user manuals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Foundational experience in software development (SQL, Java, C#, .NET, J2EE, C++).
• Strong ability to learn new frameworks and technologies quickly.
• Growth‑oriented mindset and passion for learning.
• Excellent analytical thinking, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with ambiguity, adaptability, and team‑oriented collaboration.
• Ability to work in the U.S. permanently and without restriction.

• Competitive base salary (reasonable estimate $57,100‑$103,700).
• Comprehensive insurance options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Share purchase plan with a company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Up to 14 weeks of maternity leave with full pay.
• 4‑week parental leave for all non‑birth parents.
• Attorney‑assisted will preparation.
• Health savings account.
• Disability, life, and accidental death insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Work‑life balance and flexibility.
• Tuition assistance and continuous learning opportunities.
• Training, mentoring, and career development.
• Partner assistance program.
• Wellness program.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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