Why this role stands out
This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your software development skills in Java/C++ and UI/UX within a secure environment, with a competitive salary and bonus. You'll thrive here if you're a collaborative problem-solver eager to contribute to impactful modeling and simulation projects, and you're encouraged to apply and explore this exciting career path.
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Job description
Jr. Software Developer – Java or C++ UI/UX Job Location: Huntsville, AL 35802 Clearance: Current and active SECRET clearance Relocation: Candidates willing to relocate within 3-4 weeks from offer (or sooner) will be considered. Compensation – 85-95k plus annual bonus Job Description Our client is seeking a junior Software Engineer (Level 1) to support modeling and simulations contract for framework and tools. This role will focus on designing and developing secure, scalable, and high-performance software systems that operate within standalone and distributed computing environments. The ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in software development and system architecture with demonstrated experience leading Agile development teams in defense or mission-critical domains.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/combined education)
- 0-3 years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong experience with at least one of the following Java, C++, or the Eclipse IDE
- Firm understanding of UI/UX design principles and implementation
- Experience integrating with tools and technologies such as RabbitMQ, Storybook, Jupyter Notebooks, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), and Digital Agility Key Responsibilities:
- Participate on a team of software developers supporting architecture discussions; code design, development and review to delivery; and integration
- Develop code based on written features in a highly collaborative environment, provide code-level insights to debug software
- Ensure adherence to software engineering standards, language style guides, best practices, and configuration management processes
- Develop UI/UX components and intuitive front-end solutions using tools such as Storybook and modern Java/C++ frameworks
- Work with containerization tools like Docker to support the program’s shift toward microservices and scalable deployment models
- Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment, utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence for sprint tracking, backlog grooming, and team collaboration
- Participate in mixed classification and distributed computing environments for code development, deployment, and testing
- Assist teams with breaking down Feature development stories to actionable tasks that can be independently developed and collectively integrated
- Interface with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, software testers, product owners, and Lockheed program leadership
Desired Skills
- Experience supporting DoD or aerospace/defense programs
- Experience with the OpenSplice software
- Experience with Test-Driven development practices
- Background in distributed systems, local compute cluster platforms / cloud architectures, and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Podman)
- Knowledge of OSF-G architecture or similar real-time frameworks
- Experience with modern .NET tech stack (REACT, NodeJS, Typescript, and gRPC)
- Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes 1577
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