Junior Software Engineer

Overview

VTG's program focuses on advancing artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enterprise data management capabilities. Technical teams provide design, development, operations, and maintenance for a range of systems and initiatives, with a emphasis on streamlining operations, automating processes, and aligning data management solutions with the organization's digital architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, operate, and maintain software applications that support mission and enterprise objectives.
• Apply Scrum and Agile development methodologies for software application development unless directed otherwise by the customer.
• Translate user and mission requirements into end-to-end application and database designs.
• Develop solutions that integrate with multiple applications, interfaces, APIs, and supporting database systems.
• Develop software applications and web services using JavaScript-capable technologies and other approved programming languages.
• Write, test, debug, and maintain application code across multiple programming languages and technology stacks.
• Identify, track, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and programming bugs.
• Support application integration, implementation, operations, and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Apply security patches, perform security scans, assess vulnerabilities, and support remediation efforts.
• Support the application security accreditation and authorization process.
• Develop clear and effective technical documentation, including requirements documents, procedures, correspondence, and reports.
• Explain technical protocols, procedures, processes, and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Plan development activities, establish goals, determine implementation strategies, and monitor progress toward project objectives.
• Collaborate with software developers, engineers, data professionals, and other technical stakeholders in an Agile team environment.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or a minimum of 3 years of professional Software Developer experience.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, implementation, operations, and maintenance.
• Experience developing web applications and web services.
• Proficiency in at least two programming, scripting, or database languages relevant to the project.
• Ability to translate user requirements into end-to-end designs involving multiple interfaces and supporting systems.
• Experience identifying, tracking, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects.
• Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile software development methodologies.
• Ability to communicate technical procedures, protocols, and processes clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop clear, concise, and effective technical documentation.

Technologies

• JavaScript