Junior Software Developer Java Jobs in Washington

Our Mission Statement
At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates the greatest impact.
Our team includes technologists, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who believe the best solutions come from collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. From cyber operations and AI platforms to cloud-native software and emerging technologies, our work speaks for itself.
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We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development. We invest in our people because great missions require great teams.
Junior Software Developer
Must have current and active TS/SCI + Polygraph to be considered for this role.
Geospatial Intelligence | Data Integration | Analytics Development
About the Role
Aperio Global is seeking a Junior Software Developer to support advanced geolocation and data integration initiatives within a mission-focused environment. In this role, you will work alongside engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to develop innovative applications, analytics, and automated workflows that transform complex data into actionable intelligence.
This position offers the opportunity to work with large-scale datasets, build data-driven solutions, and contribute directly to technologies that enhance mission understanding, operational awareness, and decision-making.
What You'll Do
Develop and maintain software applications that support geospatial and intelligence-driven missions
Design and implement analytics that integrate data from multiple cyber, SIGINT, and enterprise sources
Create automated workflows that improve data processing, enrichment, and metadata analysis
Collaborate with mission stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions
Support data integration efforts across multiple repositories and collection platforms
Develop tools that enable discovery, correlation, and analysis of complex datasets
Contribute to the deployment, enhancement, and sustainment of mission-support applications
Leverage structured and unstructured data to identify patterns, relationships, and operational insights
Mission Focus
Work across diverse datasets and intelligence sources to build analytics that support geolocation, cyber operations, and data-driven mission outcomes. You will help transform raw data into meaningful intelligence by applying software development, data engineering, and analytic tradecraft.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience developing software using Java and Python
Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software development best practices
Experience working with large-scale data processing technologies, including:
PySpark
Hadoop
MapReduce
ETL frameworks
Pig
Experience working with data formats such as JSON and BSON
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Desired Qualifications
Experience with customer corporate tools, repositories, and mission data environments
Familiarity with geospatial data, metadata tagging, or intelligence data workflows
Knowledge of distributed data processing and large-scale analytics architectures
Experience supporting intelligence, cyber, or national security missions
Security Requirements
**Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required**
The salary range for this role represents Aperio's good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Placement within the range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual's qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, contract labor categories and/or rates, work location, market conditions, and business needs.
Benefits
At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset-our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 100% employer match up to 6%
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Professional Development
• (and much more)

Aperio Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs - never on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.