Junior Software Developer

Job description

Laansu has an engaging opportunity for a talented Software Developer to build their career and help save lives on the nation's road infrastructure. The Software Developer will build, and support software products used by the Department of Transportation and the public at large to help ensure the safety of drivers and passengers on public roadways. 
Responsibilities:

• Receive tasks and requirements details from program manager. Analyze the scope of work and provide estimated development timelines.

• Follow agile sprint-based development schedule. Unit test modules prior to handing them off to the Test Team. Assist the Test Team with load/performance/throughput testing where required.

• Peer reviews the work of colleagues and provides feedback for improvement. Accept constructive feedback from colleagues and grow your skillset on the job.

• Take notes during meetings, ask questions to obtain clarifications where needed. Document design decisions and technical details.

• Maintain source code version control in GitHub.

• Work independently if needed. Design, implement, document, and maintain robust software solutions that will be in service over multiple years.

• Take on additional responsibilities over time and advance your career.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (CS).

• 0-3 years of work experience in software development or related engineering field.

• 1+ years of writing object-oriented code in C#, C++, or Java.

• 1+ years of building ASP.NET Core web applications or APIs.

• 1+ years of designing objects in relational databases (tables, views, stored procedures, indexes).

• 1+ years of creating rich web application user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript/ TypeScript.

• Familiarity with at least one Object Relational Mapping (ORM) tool like Entity Framework.

• Familiarity with at least one source code version control tool like GitHub.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with building Automation using UiPath.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

• Hands-on experience with web UI frameworks like Angular and Bootstrap.

• Familiarity with desktop UI frameworks like Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) preferred.

• Familiarity with hosting web applications in Internet Information Services (IIS).
• Hands-on experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Retrieval-Augments Generation (RAG) pipelines

Employment Authorization Status:
Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

• US Citizens or

• Permanent Residents (Green Card) or EAD

Public Trust Clearance:
Must have lived in the US for at least 3 years to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Build Your Career at Laansu:
Laansu is a robust and agile small business specializing in government contracting under executive leadership with more than a decade of experience in retaining and growing contracts awarded by the government of the United States.

At Laansu, we are committed to providing our employees with the opportunity to pursue their careers. We maintain a work environment that allows for mutual respect, open lines of communication and rewards for those who contribute to the company’s success and growth. Our employees are our most valued assets, and we strive to help everyone achieve a balanced work/family life, so we can reap the highest level of productivity.

Laansu is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is

Laansu's policy to ensure that all aspects of its employment practices meet the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal opportunity in employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year based on demonstratable experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Employer-paid Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Paid holidays

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts

Experience:

• software development: 1 years (Required)
• C#: 1 years (Required)
• building ASP.NET Core web applications or APIs: 1 years (Required)
• designing objects in relational databases: 1 years (Required)
• creating web application user interfaces using HTML, CSS.: 1 year (Required)
• SQL and SSMS: 1 year (Preferred)
• web UI frameworks like Angular and Bootstrap: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sterling, VA 20166