Junior Software Engineer
At a glance
Junior Software Engineering role at Peterson Technologies. Annapolis Junction · full-time · $71,000–$120,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Turn user needs into software design and performance requirements for data-focused development work
- Build new Java software or change existing code to add features and fit updated requirements
- Find and fix defects, then check components against their designs and record test outcomes
- Connect software with revised systems or environments, including work for data ingestion, processing, storage and display
- Suggest improvements to development standards and documentation based on the work
What you bring
- A computer science degree or related accredited degree, or four years of similar software project experience instead
- Working knowledge of Java and a source-code version management tool such as Git
- Entry-level software development ability and the capacity to communicate and work with a team
- An active Department of Defense security clearance
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone ready to handle software tasks with oversight from a more senior teammate. You may work independently or as part of a team. The position is based in Annapolis Junction.
From the employer
Peterson Technologies has been the premier resource for mission-critical solutions through detailed analysis, strategic insight, extensive operational experience, and technical expertise. Today, we provide leading-edge data, network security software, and expert guidance to reduce exposure to information theft and augment protections for our customers systems. If you are looking to join a company that provides amazing benefits, a healthy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and talented subject matter experts, consider joining our team!
This position requires an active DoD Security Clearance
Job Description:
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
No demonstrated experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Qualifications
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
- Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
- Debug existing software and correct defects
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
- Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
Requirements:
The team has a backlog of software development tasks related to ingestion, processing, storage and display of data. This position requires someone with entry level software development skills and would rely on a more senior member of the team for oversight.
Required:
• Java
• Some source code version management tool (e.g. Git)
• Ability to communicate and work within a team
Desired
• Spring (spring boot, spring data)
• Web architecture experience
• Database Experience (NoSQL preferred, but RDBMS will suffice)
Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.
Please send your request to HR at [email protected] or call.
Peterson Technologies provides for an excellent benefit package to include generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k contribution and Tuition and Training reimbursement.
Salary range = $71,000 - $120,000 depending on experience.
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