Junior Back-End Software Application Developer at LMI · US-CO-Col…

Summary: LMI is a digital solutions provider focused on enhancing government impact through innovation. The Junior Back-End Software Application Developer will work with U.S. military and civilian customers to create high-performance software applications, ensuring efficient communication between different application components and maintaining data integrity. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain server-side logic by writing code that powers the application's functionality, handles user requests, and manages data - Create APIs that allow different parts of the application, or different applications, to communicate with each other - Design database schemas, write queries, and ensure data integrity and security - Ensure the application can handle a growing number of users and data efficiently - Work closely with front-end developers to integrate the back-end functionality with the user interface - Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access - Participate in code reviews, debug developed code and stay current with software development trends - Ensure all changes or adaptations are thoroughly and meticulously reviewed, tested, and verified to eliminate application downtime or degradation - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop reusable code components, and ensure application accessibility - Actively participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPT’s) and other engineering working groups to review, assess, and mature engineering artifacts such as concept of operations (CONOPs), system architecture, system behavior, system interfaces, functional allocation, Interface Control Documents/Descriptions (ICDs), and data models - Provide meeting coordination, technical expertise, and software development to assist the customer decision makers Required Qualifications: - B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent STEM-based degree - 1-3 years of experience as a Back-End Software Application Developer with a portfolio, and proficiency in modern object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, Node.js, or Ruby - Experience with both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases - Familiarity with back-end frameworks like Django, Flask, Spring, or Express.js - Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud - Experience with efficient data storage and retrieval - Strong, demonstrable understanding of modern design and coding principles and practices - Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) - Knowledge of software performance optimization - Strong problem-solving skills - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with testing frameworks - Knowledge of security practices - Active TS with SCI eligibility - Space domain experience Required Skills: Python, SQL, NoSQL, Back-end frameworks Important Skills: Cloud platforms, Version control systems