Junior Software Engineer- HSV, AL; Contingent Award

Junior Software Engineer- HSV, AL (Contingent on Award)

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Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our nation.

Davidson is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support the SCALE (Supply Chain Analytics and Logistics Environment) development program in Huntsville, AL.
SCALE is a data-driven analytics platform that integrates procurement, logistics, and forecasting operations to enable predictive and prescriptive decision‑making for the Department of Defense. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building scalable, secure, and data‑centric software solutions in an Agile development environment. The role is part of a cross‑functional team including software developers, data analysts, data engineers, product owners, and cybersecurity professionals, all focused on building a secure, scalable, and data‑driven environment that supports enterprise‑level analytics and AI readiness.

• Experiment with innovative ideas and technologies to expand the realm of possible
• Self‑organize and contribute to Agile ceremonies and iterative development
• Collaborate and visualize concepts effectively (e.g. whiteboarding, technical diagrams, 1‑pagers)
• Embrace continuous learning and contribute to shared technical architectural growth

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of web‑based applications, APIs, and microservices supporting the SCALE platform.
• Support the development of data pipelines, REST APIs, and integrations between databases, Power BI, and other analytic components.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews and testing.
• Assist in containerization and deployment of application components within a Dev Sec Ops  pipeline.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner and senior engineers to translate requirements into development tasks and working software.
• Support the integration of Power BI dashboards and data services through back‑end code enhancements and secure data exchange.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 1‑4 years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, C++, Java, or similar).
• Experience developing in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Understanding of full software lifecycle development practices, including code reviews, unit testing, and version control.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and database interaction (SQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, or equivalent).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within an Agile environment.

• Exposure to Power BI integration, data analytics platforms, or backend services supporting visualization tools.
• Experience with Git, Git Lab, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Understanding of containerization, microservices, and cloud deployment concepts.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
• Experience with web frameworks (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, React, or Angular).
• Understanding of DoD security requirements and secure coding practices.

• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance (not required to start).

Salary: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

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Entry level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing