Junior Software Developer 795

Freedom Technology Solutions Group
Annapolis Junction, MD
On-site

Who this role is best for

Junior Software Developers with experience in front-end technologies and a willingness to learn will find this mission-critical role in government enterprise systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a technical degree and 3 years of software development experience, preferably in government or enterprise systems.
    — “A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and three (3) years of experience in software development/engineering.”
  • Individuals familiar with Agile methodologies and comfortable with iterative development and changing priorities.
    — “Engage in Agile methodologies, participate in sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and adapt to changing requirements and priorities.”
  • Candidates who can manage Docker containers and have exposure to cloud platforms like AWS.
    — “Manage and update Docker containers to ensure efficient application deployment and scaling.”

Things to consider

  • Security clearance is a strict requirement, which may limit eligibility to US citizens.
    — “TS/SCI with Polygraph”
  • The role involves maintaining and improving mission-critical government systems, which may require a high level of responsibility for junior developers.
    — “These applications are used across the government enterprise and are critical to the daily functions of thousands of users.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with JavaScript and any exposure to VueJS or Django in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Experience working with front-end technologies including JavaScript”
  • Emphasize your ability to adapt to changing requirements and work collaboratively in a team setting.
    — “Adapt to a fast-paced, agile work environment.”
  • Showcase your experience with technical documentation and your ability to maintain it effectively.
    — “Experience developing and updating technical documentation”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • efficient application deployment
  • system stability
  • compliance
Typical background
bachelor's degree in technical disciplinesoftware development experience

Skills & requirements

Required

PythonDjangoAWSDockerJavaScriptVue.jsPostgreSQLData SecurityCI/CD

Preferred

Agile MethodologiesFull Software Development LifecycleVuetify

Stack & domain

PythonDockerDjangoAWSJavaJavaScriptVue.jsPostgreSQLTypeScriptData SecurityData IntegrityAgile MethodologiesCI/CDVuetifyCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingTeamworkGovernmentEnterprise Business Systems

About the role

Original posting from Freedom Technology Solutions Group via Greenhouse

Join a team that powers the business enterprise behind the mission. Freedom supports the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of more than 100 enterprise business systems that enable tens of thousands of government personnel, industry partners, and prospective employees worldwide. These mission-enabling applications support workforce management, finance, acquisitions, security processing, training, recruitment, logistics, program management, executive decision-making, and other critical business functions across multiple secure environments.  

We are seeking a Junior Software Developer for one of our PRIME CONTRACTS that offers exciting opportunities to support essential services and mission critical activities across the enterprise. This opportunity includes TELEWORK up to one day a week. Our mission supports the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) by providing full life cycle support services through the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of the enterprise corporate applications. These applications are used across the government enterprise and are critical to the daily functions of thousands of users across acquisition, business, finance, HR, training, recruitment, program management, security, logistics and more. Come join our diverse and growing team with lots of opportunities! 

Collaborate on a team of 3 developers working to enhance the Tracking Repository for Incoming Orders application. 

Write code, develop features, and maintain the application.  

Address user issues, fix bugs, and improve system performance. 

Develop and implement monitoring tools and systems that detect potential issues in the system before they lead to outages, ensuring system stability. 

Adapt to a fast-paced, agile work environment. 

Utilize a tech stack that includes Python, Docker, Django, AWS, Java, JavaScript, and VueJS.  

Manage and update Docker containers to ensure efficient application deployment and scaling, as well as streamline the development process. 

Quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues, whether they are related to code, infrastructure, or data, to maintain system functionality. 

Implement best practices for data security and integrity to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance. 

Engage in Agile methodologies, participate in sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a collaborative and iterative development process.  

Key Technologies:

Django 

AWS 

VueJS 

PostgreSQL 

Docker 

Typescript 

Required Qualifications:

TS/SCI with Polygraph 

A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and three (3) years of experience in software development/engineering. Seven (7) years of experience in software development/engineering may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 

Experience working with front-end technologies including JavaScript 

Willingness to learn new technologies  

Experience developing and updating technical documentation 

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in an Agile Development environment 

Experience managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to include requirements definition, design, development, test, deployment, and sustainment 

Experience with any of the following technologies Java, Django, VueJS 

Experience managing systems in a virtual hosting environment including AWS 

Experience with PostgreSQL 

Experience working with Docker for containerization 

Familiarity with the CI/CD 

Experience with Vuetify 

Experience in Vite 

The estimated salary range for this position is between $130,000-$150,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.

What’s in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture?  Contact us today!  We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

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Phone: 410-290-9035 

Email: recruiting@goftsg.com

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Source: Freedom Technology Solutions Group careers (Greenhouse)

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