Junior Software Engineer (Web Applications)
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our development team. In this role, you will help design, build, test, and maintain web-based applications using C#, ASP.NET (4.x or Core), JavaScript, HTML, and SQL Server. You will work closely with senior developers to troubleshoot issues, enhance legacy or modern components, and build interactive front-end interfaces utilizing ExtJS.
This position is ideal for an early-career engineer with a sharp analytical mind, a strong aptitude for debugging complex code, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Preferred candidates will be in teh eastern time zone.
Key Responsibilities
- Application Development: Assist in writing, testing, and maintaining clean, scalable, and well-documented code for web applications using C# and ASP.NET (4.x or Core).
- Front-End Integration: Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using HTML, JavaScript, and ExtJS components.
- Database Management: Write and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and schema interactions in Microsoft SQL Server.
- Debugging & Troubleshooting: Actively investigate, isolate, and resolve application bugs, performance bottlenecks, and Tier-3 support issues with a methodical, detail-oriented approach.
- Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, Agile/Scrum ceremonies, and cross-functional team discussions to align with project milestones and architectural standards.
- Documentation: Contribute to technical documentation for software modules, APIs, and bug-fix logs.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship is required.
- The ability to obtain a government-issued Secret Level Clearance.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
- Experience: 2 to 6 years of software development experience or focused project work involving web technologies.
- Core Technical Stack:
- Proficiency in C# and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
- Experience with ASP.NET (4.x / .NET Framework or .NET Core).
- Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and front-end frameworks (specifically ExtJS experience or a strong willingness/ability to master ExtJS quickly).
- Experience with SQL Server (writing basic-to-intermediate SQL queries, joins, and database interactions).
- Debugging & Problem-Solving: Demonstrated capability in tracing code execution, utilizing browser/IDE debugging tools, and root-cause analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- East Coast time zone for meeting availability.
- Experience supporting a government contract or DoD program.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, AJAX, and JSON data interchange.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Previous experience supporting enterprise or defense-related web applications.