Junior Backend Software Engineer Jobs in Washington

Legato, LLCrecruiters (Staffing@legatocorp.com) would love to speak with you regarding the following position:Backend Software Developer (Telework)inAnnapolis Junction, MD.
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Salary Range: $190,000-$225,000, depending on experience.

*This position has up to 16 hours of telework weekly*
What You Will Do:

The Backend Software Developer will design, develop, test, and maintain mission-critical software applications. Working as part of an Agile development team, the successful candidate will develop new software capabilities, enhance existing applications, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions that support evolving mission requirements.

The Backend Software Developer will develop, execute, and maintain test procedures for software components to ensure functionality, reliability, and quality throughout the software development lifecycle. They will generate and maintain technical documentation, participate in Agile ceremonies, and collaborate closely with software engineers, system engineers, and government stakeholders to design and implement effective technical solutions.

The successful candidate will develop backend applications using Java, C++, or Python, manage source code using Git, and build applications that interact with relational databases such as PostgreSQL using SQL. They will leverage Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies to support application development and deployment while utilizing collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence to manage work items, document technical solutions, and support Agile development processes.

The Backend Software Developer will also ensure quality control of newly developed and modified software through testing, code reviews, defect resolution, and continuous improvement, helping deliver reliable software that meets customer requirements.

Our minimum requirements for this role:

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience developing backend software applications using Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience supporting the development and execution of test procedures for software components.
• Experience generating and maintaining technical documentation.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
• Experience developing applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience using collaboration and project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Experience ensuring the quality of developed and modified software through testing, debugging, and defect resolution.
• Experience using Git for source code management and version control.
• Experience developing applications that utilize relational databases, such as PostgreSQL, and writing SQL queries.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) additional years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

About Your New Company
Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees, aggressive compensation, and upward mobility possibilities.
We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits. A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave. Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.