Junior Software Engineer at Space… · North…

Summary: Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) delivers mission-critical solutions in cyber operations and cloud computing innovation. They are seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to help develop desktop and cloud software supporting secure, performant, and scalable systems, contributing to defense and national security solutions. Responsibilities: - Contributes to the development, testing, and maintaining of software for desktop applications and cloud services - Assists in creating and maintaining system documentation, including network diagrams, functional diagrams, data flow diagrams, and interface definitions - Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Government customers, software developers, and other contractors to define and implement networking architectures - Supports the optimization of messaging protocols and schemas to enhance data transmission efficiency, security, and reliability - Assists in the adoption of DevSecOps practices, including automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and security integration throughout the development lifecycle - Learns and contributes to the development, integration, and testing of cloud-based systems, including secure data management and infrastructure design Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a related technical field, e.g., computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a closely related discipline - Must have at least one year of part- or full-time professional experience - No more than 5 years of relevant experience - Familiarity with programming languages such as Rust, TypeScript/JavaScript, Golang, or C# (academic or project experience is acceptable) - Experience working in REACT/Vue or related front-end web technologies - Experience working with databases such as query optimization, data engineering and normalization, stored procedures, etc - Experience working with Docker and related technologies - Internship or academic experience in AI/ML with a strong mathematics background - Internship or academic experience developing desktop or web applications - Internship or academic experience unit testing and/or integration testing - Basic understanding of GIT and remote repositories such as GitHub, GitLab, or equivalent - Exposure to software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum, through coursework, internships, or projects - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Effective oral and written communication skills - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment - Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance Preferred Qualifications: - Internship or academic project experience in software development, systems engineering, or cloud computing - Experience with networking fundamentals, including the OSI model (layer 3 to layer 7), TCP/IP, routing, and common protocols - Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including compute, storage, and networking services - Knowledge of cloud networking architectures and security mechanisms, including IAM, encryption, and firewalls - Exposure to CI/CD methodologies and cloud-native tools for monitoring and logging - AWS cloud certification or experience with AWS GovCloud Required Skills: Programming languages, Front-end web technologies, Cloud computing Important Skills: Database management, Docker, AI/ML experience, GIT Nice-to-Have Skills: Agile methodologies, Networking fundamentals, Cloud platforms, CI/CD methodologies, AWS certification Benefits: Competitive salaries, Comprehensive benefits package