Junior Full-Stack Developer

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Pioneering Evolution is seeking a Junior Full-Stack Developer to support the development of secure, audit-ready backend services for a mission-critical federal software platform. Under the mentorship of senior engineers, this role provides a valuable opportunity to build technical proficiency in modern software development, contribute to backend solutions, and gain hands-on experience with compliance-driven systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn, collaborate effectively, and grow in a secure, fast-paced development environment. Other key responsibilities include:

• Assist in developing and testing backend services using .NET Core to support secure and scalable functionality.

• Write unit and integration tests to uphold system quality, performance, and maintainability.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, team planning sessions, and peer code reviews to develop best practices.

• Collaborate with senior developers to expand knowledge of secure coding, system design, and compliance principles.

• Contribute to technical documentation and actively engage in knowledge-sharing activities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

• Some experience with backend development using frameworks such as .NET Core or Node.js (internships, academic projects, or early professional work).

• Some experience with frontend development (Angular preferred).

• Willingness and aptitude to learn secure coding practices and compliance standards.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

• Must be available to work full-time and on-site in the Washington D.C. metro area.

• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret Clearance are required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Exposure to federal software environments or projects requiring regulatory compliance.

• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems, as well as continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) tools.

• Interest in secure software development, cloud platforms, or backend performance optimization.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans.

• Paid time off

• 10 paid holidays

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Legal assistance

• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

• Company-paid long term and short-term disability insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401(k) plan with company contribution

• Continuing Education Opportunities