Software Developer Junior

The Organization: Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc.

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides unparalleled logistics and program management, cutting-edge software and IT system development, and innovative data science and analytics services to our Department of Defense clients as well as superior support to Government Contracting Facility Security Officers (FSO).

As a disadvantaged, minority-owned, small business, we are committed to exceeding expectations and fostering excellence within our workforce. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply.

Sierra is an honored recipient of the following awards:

• HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• VETS Indexes Employer Award

About the Role

The Software Developer, Junior role uses a variety of skills and tools, including various coding languages, project management, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and proficiency in tool development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, testing, and maintenance of .NET applications.
• Architect and implement complex, scalable, and reliable software solutions, ensuring high performance and low latency.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment using DevOps best practices.
• Develop and maintain real-time, multitasking, and interrupt-driven applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
• Develop solutions that closely match client expectations and requirements.
• Ensure software compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and architecture discussions to maintain high-quality development standards.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation and user manuals.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to AWS, CI/CD, and UX development.

What Makes a Successful Candidate:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 2+ years of experience with Low code / No code solutions such as Power Automate and Power BI and SharePoint.
• Experience with SQL Server or similar relational database systems.
• Experience with any JavaScript framework.
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Docker.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers in software development practices.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with DBAs, product managers, and quality assurance teams.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain an AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner at minimum).
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be able to obtain a security clearance.

Nice to have

• Foundational knowledge of AWS.
• Frontend development using ReactJS.
• Prior experience leading fullstack development projects.

What to expect in our process

• Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume for the position
• Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Reference checks and degree verification
• Offer

We take care of our employees by providing the following benefits:

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Education reimbursement
• Voluntary insurance such as: short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 100% company-paid life + AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Statement

Building an inclusive, high-performing team that is diverse across lines of personal identity is integral to our success, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

This means we do not discriminate against any job applicant or employee because of their race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

E-Verify Statement

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.