Entry Level Software Developer

SkillStorm - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Arlington, VA

51-100 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are looking for Entry Level Software Engineer candidates to join one of our Fortune 100 clients in Washington, D.C. Successful candidates will receive 12 weeks of training (40 hours/week) to ensure they are ready to hit the ground running day one on the job! This position will be on-site and requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. About the program: We equip you with the skills and certifications required by our clients. You will spend 12 weeks collaborating in team-based settings, undertaking diverse, real-world projects to prepare for seamless integration into our clients' operations. Once training is complete, you will be deployed to our enterprise or government clients, ready to have an immediate impact on day one.

Responsibilities

• Develop new applications and modify existing applications using programming languages, platforms, frameworks, and tools used by our clients.
• Pay keen attention to detail to ensure solutions meet business requirements and are operationally supportable and collaborate with teams to create visual mock-ups, prototypes, and diagrams.
• Develop well-structured, readable, and efficient code to solve specific tasks or improve existing applications. Adhere to coding standards and best practices to maintain high-quality software.
• Identify, diagnose, and fix bugs in software applications, ensuring that the applications run smoothly and efficiently. Provide technical support and problem resolution related to software issues.
• Engage in code review sessions with peers to ensure code quality, share knowledge, and learn from others. Provide constructive feedback and suggest improvements to optimize performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for software applications, which may include user guides, system manuals, and FAQs, to support end-users and future development efforts.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, programming techniques, and technologies. Participate in workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
• Work with stakeholders to understand and analyze requirements for new projects or enhancements to existing applications. Translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Assist in the deployment and testing of applications to production environments, ensuring that they meet performance benchmarks and are compatible with other system components.
• Work closely with other departments, such as quality assurance, project management, and product management, to ensure that projects are delivered on time and meet predefined objectives. Communicate ongoing activities and results to business sponsors, stakeholders, and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 Year of Previous Tech Experience
• Possess a strong understanding of programming principles, data structures, algorithms, databases, and SQL, enabling the development of software solutions.
• Experience with software development and programming using Java, C#, or similar object-oriented programming language.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. under SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position.
• Willingness to relocate if necessary.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with a logical mindset to tackle complex challenges to develop effective and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating clear and effective interactions with team members, stakeholders, and clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Enterprise level technology training and certification
• Opportunity to work for enterprise companies and government agencies
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance with 401K
• Continuous mentorship and support