Junior Software Engineer​/Developer

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Junior Software Engineer/Developer in Patuxent River, MD
. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting‑edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert‑level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $60k‑$115k (depending on experience)

Work Location: Hybrid remote/in‑office (see onsite requirements below).

On‑Site Requirements: Position will require on‑site work at Patuxent River, MD one - two days per week. Future on‑site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions:

• Use modern tech stack to develop software applications/systems.
• Package subsets of data into microservices to implement API management tools for transferring data.
• Assist with modernizing legacy applications to a cloud environment.
• Utilize Git Lab to maintain source control and to deploy code through a CI/CD pipeline.
• Work with applications and data in a containerized environment.
• Design, develop, and deploy relational and multidimensional databases.
• Perform unit testing using Python and/or React.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required:

• Experience developing web applications utilizing full‑stack technologies (JavaScript, React framework, SQL database development) required.
• Minimum of AS/AA degree and 1‑year related experience OR BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline accepted in lieu of experience. Preferred BA/BS degree in related field and at least 3 years’ experience.

Desired:

• AWS Native Services, Open Shift, Docker and Kubernetes, and/or Microservice experience highly desired.
• Working knowledge of Dev Ops and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) experience a plus.
• Agile software development experience highly desired.
• AWS certification highly desired.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Active Secret clearance desired, interim Secret acceptable to start. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education/

Experience:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan