Software Developer/Engineer - Junior

The Software Developer/Engineer - Junior contributes to the design, development, and integration of applications and services that support enterprise and mission-critical systems in a federal IT environment. This role translates system engineering designs into software architectures and implements source code, Infrastructure-as-Code, and Configuration-as-Code across front-end, back-end, and data layers. The developer focuses on writing clean, maintainable code, implementing unit tests, and participating in Agile teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions and maintain technical documentation for code, APIs, and system components.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on software development and integration for enterprise software components, including infrastructure, data tools, and user interfaces using modern programming languages.
• Translate system and software design documents into robust software designs, then implement and maintain source code, Infrastructure-as-Code, and Configuration-as-Code artifacts.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following established coding standards, create unit and basic integration tests to ensure code quality, and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, optimize code for performance and scalability, and integrate applications with RESTful and SOAP APIs and external systems.
• Implement secure coding practices such as input validation, proper error handling, and protection of sensitive data in highly regulated environments.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement responsive user interfaces and work with database specialists to design and implement data models.
• Document code, APIs, and technical designs, maintain technical artifacts, and participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and backlog refinement.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and development practices to continuously improve solutions and development processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Foundational (0-3 years) hands-on software development and integration experience in professional or internship settings using at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript).
• Demonstrated ability to design, code, test, and maintain software components, including creating unit tests and participating in code reviews.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or cloud-native templates) supporting development or test environments.
• Awareness of secure coding practices in highly regulated government or enterprise environments.
• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements and hold an active Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance and federal program support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with basic DevOps practices such as version control branching strategies and continuous integration pipelines.
• Exposure to relational and NoSQL databases, including writing simple queries or stored procedures.
• Experience collaborating with UI/UX designers to implement responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices, including participation in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and backlog refinement using work-tracking tools.

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.