Junior Software Developer

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

Entry Level

Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems across cities, environments, mission-critical operations, scientific discovery, and manufacturing. The company is seeking a Junior Software Developer to apply geolocation principles and software development practices while contributing to collaborative projects involving microservices, containerization, testing, and debugging.

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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

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
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

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

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

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