Junior Software Developer

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of modern software solutions using established software engineering practices, including version control, code reviews, documentation, and automated testing.
• Implement features and enhancements for the Agency Data Catalog and Open Innovation Products under the guidance of senior team members.
• Develop and maintain integrations between enterprise systems through APIs, data ingestion pipelines, and database connections.
• Support cloud-based development, deployment, and operational activities within secure environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and product stakeholders to deliver user-focused capabilities.
• Troubleshoot application issues, investigate defects, and participate in root cause analysis and resolution efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including user stories, implementation notes, and configuration documentation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Learn and apply engineering best practices related to CI/CD, infrastructure automation, code quality, and secure software development.
• Effectively contribute within a fully remote team environment by communicating proactively, managing workload independently, and delivering commitments with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Maintain a professional home office environment with reliable internet connectivity and the ability to participate fully in virtual collaboration, meetings, and development activities.

Required:

• Public Trust eligibility\US Citizen - Must be able to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust background investigation.
• Experience developing software using Python through professional experience, internships, academic coursework, or personal projects.
• Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle concepts, source control systems (Git), and Agile development methodologies.
• Basic understanding of web services, REST APIs, and data-driven applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work through technical challenges and unfamiliar problems with persistence, resourcefulness, and a commitment to seeing issues through to resolution.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong personal accountability and ability to work independently in a remote-first environment while maintaining consistent progress and communication.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.

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Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Desired:

• Internship, academic, or project experience 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 tools such as Databricks, Microsoft Purview, Apache Airflow, GitLab, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting Federal government projects or academic research initiatives.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn from experienced engineers.