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Brahma Consulting Group

System Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Title: System Admin/Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite) Duration: 12 Months Responsible for ... Responsible for the operating system and associated subsystems including system and application ...

Brahma Consulting Group

System Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$55 - $58/hr

Title: System Admin/Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite) Duration: 12 Months Responsible for ... Responsible for the operating system and associated subsystems including system and application ...

Jobsbridge

Web Developer (Entry-level)

San Diego, CA · On-site

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers ... Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, MS Word - Outlook - Excel, QuickBooks Ticketing system: Zendesk ...

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How much do operating system developer entry level jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for operating system developer entry level in the United States is $100,265.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,500.00 and $106,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Operating System Developer Entry Level vs Software Engineer Entry Level?

AspectOperating System Developer Entry LevelSoftware Engineer Entry Level
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; knowledge of OS conceptsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; programming skills
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams focused on OS components, kernel, driversVarious industries, developing applications or systems
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, hardware manufacturers, OS vendorsTech firms, startups, software companies across industries
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles in OS developmentExploring entry-level software development roles

While both roles require a strong foundation in programming and computer science, Operating System Developer Entry Level positions focus specifically on OS architecture, kernel development, and low-level programming. Software Engineer Entry Level roles are broader, encompassing various software applications and systems. The choice depends on your interest in operating systems versus general software development.

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Infographic showing various Operating System Developer Entry Level job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,265 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Part-Time Entry-Level Java/JEE Developer

Remote

Science Applications International Corporation
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

SAIC rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

SAIC is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented part-time Java/JEE Developer (Entry Level) to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and unit test REST microservices with Java, Spring, and JUnit. 
  • Develop web applications with Angular that communicate with backend microservices.
  • Write complex SQL queries and perform data modeling.
  • Work collaboratively within a large, Agile development team.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field.
  • Strong foundational knowledge or Java with at least 1 year of Java J2EE/JEE design and software development experience including designing, developing, and documenting large-scale enterprise software systems.
  • Spring Boot.
  • Spring REST/SOAP web services.
  • Angular.
  • React.
  • HTML/Javascript/CSS.
  • XML/JSON.
  • SQL.
  • JPA/Hibernate.
  • Java web application development required.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Master's degree in computer science or related field is a plus.
  • Recent and relevant course projects, internships, co-ops, or personal work showcasing backend development skills would be a plus.
  • Experience with Spring WebFlux and R2DBC.
  • Experience with microservices architecture.
  • Experience with JMS and/or Kafka.
  • Familiar with AWS.
  • Comfortable with Eclipse and Visual Studio Code.
  • Agile development approach.
  • Strong initiative: must be able to take a high-level requirement, ask questions/seek clarifications, and get the job done.
  • Ability to work in a high-pressured, tight-deadline environment.
  • Must be able to multitask efficiently and progressively and work comfortably in an ever-changing data environment.
  • Must work well in a team environment as well as independently.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and problem solving skills; ability to communicate information to a variety of groups at different technical skill level.

Customer Requirements

  • Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation.
  • Citizenship - Must be a US Citizen.

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