Junior Software Developer

Overview

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year! We are seeking a Jr. Software Developer with 2+ years of experience developing software for tactical systems to join our team. This position requires on-site presence at NSWCDD or contractor facility at least 3-4 days per week.

Travel No travel is expected

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

2+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications

2+ years of software development experience with basic programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks

Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications

Experience using back-end and front-end languages to develop complete solutions

Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative team environment

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

Write, modify, and implement source code for new full-stack applications and expand features within existing codebases.

Develop end-to-end solutions using both front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React) and back-end languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, C#, C/C++, .NET, NodeJS).

Partner with cross-functional team members to troubleshoot technical issues, engineer solutions to complex problems, and deliver features in an Agile environment.

Work with team members and clients to understand functional requirements and replace manual processes with optimized software automation.

Utilize automated testing tools to write test cases, perform continuous maintenance, and ensure overall system reliability.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products

Experience with Java, Python, C#, C, C++, .NET, JavaScript, React, or NodeJS

Ability to acquire client requirements and resolve workflow problems through automation optimization

Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance

Active Secret clearance

Education Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Compensation

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits

At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive 401(k) programs

Retirement and Financial Counselors

Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance, short- & long-term disability

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)

Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling

Supplemental Benefit Program

Why Work for SimVentions?

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact. Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.

Work with Brilliant People

We don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:

Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!

Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.

Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.

Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.

Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.

Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.

Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.

Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.

Food: We have a lot of food around here!