Junior Software Developer

Join a team that powers the business enterprise behind the mission. Freedom supports the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of more than 100 enterprise business systems that enable tens of thousands of government personnel, industry partners, and prospective employees worldwide. These mission-enabling applications support workforce management, finance, acquisitions, security processing, training, recruitment, logistics, program management, executive decision-making, and other critical business functions across multiple secure environments.

We are seeking a Junior Software Developer for one of our PRIME CONTRACTS that offers exciting opportunities to support essential services and mission critical activities across the enterprise. This opportunity includes TELEWORK up to one day a week. Our mission supports the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) by providing full life cycle support services through the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of the enterprise corporate applications. These applications are used across the government enterprise and are critical to the daily functions of thousands of users across acquisition, business, finance, HR, training, recruitment, program management, security, logistics and more. Come join our diverse and growing team with lots of opportunities!

• Collaborate on a team of 3 developers working to enhance the Tracking Repository for Incoming Orders application.
• Write code, develop features, and maintain the application.
• Address user issues, fix bugs, and improve system performance.
• Develop and implement monitoring tools and systems that detect potential issues in the system before they lead to outages, ensuring system stability.
• Adapt to a fast-paced, agile work environment.
• Utilize a tech stack that includes Python, Docker, Django, AWS, Java, JavaScript, and VueJS.
• Manage and update Docker containers to ensure efficient application deployment and scaling, as well as streamline the development process.
• Quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues, whether they are related to code, infrastructure, or data, to maintain system functionality.
• Implement best practices for data security and integrity to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance.
• Engage in Agile methodologies, participate in sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a collaborative and iterative development process.

Key Technologies:

• Django
• AWS
• VueJS
• PostgreSQL
• Docker
• Typescript

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and three (3) years of experience in software development/engineering. Seven (7) years of experience in software development/engineering may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working with front-end technologies including JavaScript
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Experience developing and updating technical documentation 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Agile Development environment
• Experience managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to include requirements definition, design, development, test, deployment, and sustainment
• Experience with any of the following technologies Java, Django, VueJS
• Experience managing systems in a virtual hosting environment including AWS
• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Experience working with Docker for containerization
• Familiarity with the CI/CD
• Experience with Vuetify
• Experience in Vite

The estimated salary range for this position is between $130,000-$150,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.