Junior Software Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, test, and sustain modern software solutions utilizing version control, code reviews, documentation, and automated testing.

• Implement features and enhancements for the Agency Data Catalog and Open Innovation Products.

• Develop and uphold integrations between enterprise systems via APIs, data ingestion pipelines, and database connections.

• Support cloud-based development, deployment, and operational tasks within secure environments.

• Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, cybersecurity experts, and product stakeholders.

• Troubleshoot application problems, investigate defects, and engage in root cause analysis and resolution.

• Generate and maintain technical documentation, including user stories, implementation notes, and configuration documentation.

• Partake in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.

• Implement engineering best practices related to CI/CD, infrastructure automation, code quality, and secure software development.

• Operate effectively within a fully remote team, managing workload autonomously and fulfilling commitments.

• Maintain a professional home-office environment with dependable internet connectivity for virtual collaboration and development tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; relevant experience or certifications may substitute for a degree.

• Experience in software development using Python through professional experience, internships, academic coursework, or personal projects.

• Proficiency in working with relational databases and crafting SQL queries.

• Familiarity with software development lifecycle concepts, source control systems like Git, and Agile development methodologies.

• Basic understanding of web services, REST APIs, and data-driven applications.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust background investigation.

• Internship, academic, or project experience in developing software applications or data-driven solutions.

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools.

• Exposure to data management, data catalog, metadata, or data governance concepts.

• Familiarity with Databricks, Microsoft Purview, Apache Airflow, GitLab, or similar technologies.

• Experience in supporting the federal government.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.

• Robust learning resources.

• Healthcare benefits.

• Wellness benefits.

• Financial benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Family support benefits.

• Continuing education benefits.

• Time off benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements / fully remote work.