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Junior Software Development Jobs Near Me

Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including ... Lead and mentor junior team members to advance their technical and professional skills, while ...

Junior Backend Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$62K - $81K/yr

Experience in programming language Java and understanding of the software development life cycle ... if its Junior or entry level position the additional skills and Project work with hands on ...

... development initiatives. You will independently design, develop, and test complex software programs and systems. You will also collaborate with team members, mentor junior engineers, and provide ...

Principal Software Engineer

Columbus, OH

$130K - $174K/yr

Coach and mentor junior engineers to support key Platform development Required qualifications: * 10+ years of software engineering experience, with a record of leading large, complex projects.

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Software Engineer IV with Security Clearance

Software Engineer IV with Security Clearance

Core4ce

Alexandria, OH • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer IV to provide technical leadership in the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions supporting mission-critical government programs. This role requires advanced expertise in software engineering, computer science, and information technology, along with the ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior engineers, and interface directly with government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will apply independent judgment and innovative problem-solving skills to develop solutions tailored to unique government requirements.

This position may serve as a technical lead or project lead and requires strong written and verbal communication skills to produce technical documentation, reports, and project deliverables. Responsibilities: * Lead the technical design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software systems. * Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to junior software engineers.

* Collaborate with government customers and program stakeholders to define and implement technical solutions. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, reports, and engineering artifacts. * Support Agile software development processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Ensure software solutions meet security, performance, and mission requirements. * This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth. Required Qualifications: * Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.

Candidates with an active Public Trust clearance or higher may be considered if eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. * Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. * Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, or an approved combination of education, training, and experience.

* Demonstrated experience leading software development efforts and providing technical guidance to engineering teams. * Strong technical writing and documentation skills. Highly Desired Qualifications: * Experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications.

* Experience implementing and supporting event-driven architectures. * Strong understanding of secure software development practices and cybersecurity principles. * Practical experience working in Agile environments utilizing the Scrum framework.

* Experience designing and implementing modern user interfaces and user experiences. * Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification * Scrum-related developer certifications and demonstrated Agile development experience. * Kubernetes certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).

* Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Kubernetes and related technologies. Why Work for Us? Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers-driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer: * 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce * Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development * Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses * Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules * Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing. Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.