Junior Software Engineer

About this role

Junior Software Engineer (Web Applications)

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our development team. In this role, you will help design, build, test, and maintain web-based applications using C#, ASP.NET (4.x or Core), JavaScript, HTML, and SQL Server. You will work closely with senior developers to troubleshoot issues, enhance legacy or modern components, and build interactive front-end interfaces utilizing ExtJS.

This position is ideal for an early-career engineer with a sharp analytical mind, a strong aptitude for debugging complex code, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Preferred candidates will be in teh eastern time zone.

Key Responsibilities

• **Application Development:** Assist in writing, testing, and maintaining clean, scalable, and well-documented code for web applications using C# and ASP.NET (4.x or Core).
• **Front-End Integration:** Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using HTML, JavaScript, and **ExtJS** components.
• **Database Management:** Write and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and schema interactions in **Microsoft SQL Server**.
• **Debugging & Troubleshooting:** Actively investigate, isolate, and resolve application bugs, performance bottlenecks, and Tier-3 support issues with a methodical, detail-oriented approach.
• **Collaboration:** Participate in code reviews, Agile/Scrum ceremonies, and cross-functional team discussions to align with project milestones and architectural standards.
• **Documentation:** Contribute to technical documentation for software modules, APIs, and bug-fix logs.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain a government-issued Secret Level Clearance.
• **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• **Experience:** 2 to 6 years of software development expe...