Entry Level Full Stack Software Developer Jobs in Southern Pines, NC

Lockheed Martin's SOF GLSS Team, the leading provider of a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance and sustainment services is seeking a Software Engineer to join the SOF GLSS team in Fayetteville, NC. The candidate will perform classified duties supporting multiple Special Operations groups.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Software Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Plans, conducts, and coordinates MS SQL development activities. Designs, develops, documents, database architecture for new and existing software applications.
• Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be designed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used.
• Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition.
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Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
This position supports our Special Operations Forces - Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more about SOF GLSS here.
This position is located in Fayetteville, NC Discover Fayetteville
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications
Expertise in at least one major language:
Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, C++, Ruby Clean code practices (SOLID, DRY, KISS)
Data structures & algorithms
(arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hashing, sorting, dynamic programming)
B. System Design & Architecture
Designing scalable, distributed systems
Understanding of load balancing, caching, queues
Designing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
Microservices architecture
C. Databases
SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)
NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
Query optimization & schema design
D. Cloud & DevOps Fundamentals
Experience with at least one cloud platform:
AWS, Azure, GCP
CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Containerization and orchestration:
Desired skills
A. Advanced System Design
Event-driven architectures
Distributed computing principles
(consistency, partitioning, fault tolerance)
Experience with high-scale systems (millions of users)
B. DevOps & Infrastructure
Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Logging, monitoring, observability
(Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog)
C. Security Knowledge
Secure coding practices (OWASP)
Identity & access management (OAuth, JWT)
D. Frontend Knowledge (full-stack roles)
React, Angular, Vue
UI performance optimization
E. AI/ML or Data Engineering Exposure
Machine learning basics or pipelines
Data streaming frameworks (Kafka, Kinesis)
F. Performance & Optimization
Profiling tools
(Perf, Jaeger, Chrome DevTools, JProfiler)
Database performance tuning
Soft Skills Expected at Senior Level
Ownership mindset
Conflict resolution & team support
Prioritization and roadmap planning
Ability to work cross-functionally (QA, Product, UX)
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $131,000 - $227,125. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.