Junior Software Developer/Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop enabling software solutions using a variety of languages that address real world user requirements; writes and debugs custom code and creates user documentation.
• Develop, test, and maintain robust, scalable, high-quality software for our technology stack.
• Collaborate with the program manager, engineers, and other stakeholders to define software requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and demo new features.
• Design and implement efficient, flexible solutions that can scale for mission critical applications.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively.
• Work closely with the DevSecOps team to deploy new features and maintain system stability.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Write robust test suites to ensure high-quality code.

Requirements

• 1 year of technical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience; years of experience can be substituted in lieu of experience.
• Developing custom software solutions.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with front-end frameworks such as React, and/or strong Java proficiency building web services performing data extraction and manipulation.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Ability to implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Capable of working effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team.
• Communicates effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums.
• Willingness to work onsite at least 75% or as needs dictate.
• US citizenship.

Nice to Have

• Some familiarity in these areas would be beneficial.
• AI/ML concepts and development.
• Strong Linux skills and familiarity with cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• An adaptable and solution centric mindset that embraces technology enablers.
• Familiarity with common industry software tools, concepts, and DevSecOps.
• Experience working with open-source resources in a government computing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience.

Benefits & Perks

• A comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k).
• More information available at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits.