Junior Software Engineer

About this role

Junior Software Engineer - TS/SCI | Arlington, VA | Hybrid | $69,550 - $125,725
We're working with a global leader in mission-critical defense innovation and digital transformation on this exciting opportunity. Join a high-speed engineering team where you’ll build resilient software for the nation's most vital missions using a cutting-edge stack including Java, Rust, and React.


This isn't your typical junior role; you'll be part of a team that outbuilds and outpaces the status quo, leveraging generative AI tools to accelerate development and solve complex problems in real-time. If you are a cleared engineer ready to skip "Step 10" and move straight to "Step 30," this is your launchpad.


The Role

• Design and maintain high-performance software components using Java, Rust, and JavaScript within an Agile/Scrum framework.
• Build and refine sleek, user-facing features and intuitive interfaces using React and modern frontend practices.
• Drive software quality through automated testing pipelines, including unit, integration, and system tests for backend and frontend services.
• Pioneer the use of Generative AI tools to assist in rapid prototyping, documentation, and complex problem-solving.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional environment using Jira to track sprints and participate in high-level design discussions and code reviews.

What You'll Need

• An active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI (TS/SCI) is mandatory for this role.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience (or 1+ year with a Master’s degree) in Java, Rust, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools like Jira.
• Proven proficiency in automated testing frameworks and a commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD) or test-focused workflows.
• Experience or a strong interest in CI/CD pipelines, cloud-based distributed systems, and AI-assisted development tools.

What's On Offer

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