Simventions - Dahlgren, VA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Dahlgren, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SimVentions is seeking a Junior Full-Stack Software Developer to join our agile team in Dahlgren, Virginia. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. As a developer, you will be involved in the full software life cycle, from concept to deployment and maintenance, for a variety of corporate enterprise tools that serve over 100,000 users. The role requires a commitment to on-site presence one day per week, and candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Dahlgren, VA. In this role, you will utilize your skills to learn and develop a wide array of corporate business tools that incorporate both legacy and modern technologies. You will collaborate with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions, focusing on building the front-end of applications with an eye for appealing visual design. Testing software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency will be a key responsibility, along with troubleshooting and resolving issues with existing applications. You will also have the opportunity to represent the team at customer meetings and participate in daily and weekly scrum activities, providing assistance to teammates and customers alike. This position is perfect for someone who is self-motivated, has a high level of initiative, and is interested in learning new skills and tools. You will be expected to work towards goals and timelines established by the scrum team, and your resume should reflect detailed information about projects completed during college or related work experience. A Secret Clearance is required for this position, and applicants must be U.S. citizens to obtain this clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize skills to learn, understand and develop a wide array of corporate business tools that use legacy and modern technologies.
  • Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions.
  • Build the front-end of applications with an eye for appealing visual design.
  • Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing applications.
  • Occasionally represent the team at customer meetings.
  • Participate in daily and weekly scrum activities.
  • Provide assistance to teammates and customers alike.
  • Provide end user assistance and outreach.

Requirements

  • United States Citizenship
  • Understanding of and experience with Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL
  • Excellent communication and team skills including not being afraid to ask questions, sharing status of work, and sending respectful emails
  • High level of initiative and self-motivation
  • Interest in learning new skills and tools
  • Ability to work to goals and timelines established by scrum team
  • Resume should include detailed information about projects during college and/or related paid/unpaid work during college years
  • Minimum 1 day/per week required on site. Must live within commutable distance to Dahlgren, VA.

Nice-to-haves

  • Degree in Computer Science or relevant field
  • Experience with Agile methodologies
  • Experience developing web-based applications
  • Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
  • Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. Java, Python, Spring, Hibernate) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, node.js)
  • Familiarity with databases (e.g. Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Flexible spending account
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Competitive 401(k) programs
  • Retirement and Financial Counselors
  • Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  • Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
  • 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
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