Junior Software Developer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

Entry Level

Jacobs, through its BlackLynx company, provides mission-critical solutions for national security and defense. The company is seeking a Junior Software Developer to apply geolocation principles and develop software using modern programming, microservices, containerization, and testing practices.

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Responsibilities

Knowledge of and experience in geolocation principles and practices
Customer domain knowledge
Knowledge of Git version control (branching, merging, pull requests)
Experience working in collaborative team environments
Familiarity with microservices architecture concepts
Basic understanding of containerization (Docker)
Knowledge of software testing principles and practices
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn

Qualification

Required

BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related STEM discipline
TS/SCI Clearance required to start this position
1-2 years of professional software development experience
Knowledge of and experience in geolocation principles and practices
Customer domain knowledge
Knowledge of Git version control (branching, merging, pull requests)
Experience working in collaborative team environments
Familiarity with microservices architecture concepts
Basic understanding of containerization (Docker)
Knowledge of software testing principles and practices
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn

Preferred

Proficiency with Go programming language (or other modern programming languages)
Understanding of RESTful API design and development
Exposure to Angular or other modern frontend frameworks
Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Gitlab workflows
Knowledge of Helm charts or infrastructure-as-code tools
Experience with API gateways (Traefik or similar)
Exposure to distributed systems concepts
Familiar with VS Code or modern development environments