Junior Full-Stack Software Developer

at  SimVentions Inc

Location: Dahlgren, Virginia, USA
Telework: Hybrid
Clearance: Interim Secret (US Citizenship Required)
Experience: Entry Level
Number of Openings: 1
Funding Status: Funded
Salary Range: $65,000 - $78,000 (Please see below for more info on salary)

JUNIOR FULL-STACK SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work. We are looking for an entry-level Full-stack Software Developer to work as part of an agile team responsible for the full software life cycle, from concept to deployment to maintenance for a multitude of corporate enterprise tools serving 100K+ users. This position requires on-site presence one day per week. Must live within commutable distance of Dahlgren, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize skills to learn, understand and develop a wide array of corporate business tools that use an legacy and modern technologies in unique ways
• Working with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
• Building the front-end of applications with an eye for appealing visual design
• Testing software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing applications
• Occasionally represent the team at customer meetings
• Participate in daily and weekly scrum activities
• Provide assistance to teammates and customers alike
• Provide end user assistance and outreach

REQUIREMENTS:

• United States Citizenship
• Understanding of and experience with Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL
• Excellent communication and team skills including not being afraid to ask questions, sharing status of work, and sending respectful emails
• High level of initiative and self-motivation
• Interest in learning new skills and tools
• Ability to work to goals and timelines established by scrum team
• Resume should include detailed information about projects during college and/or related paid/unpaid work during college years
• Minimum 1 day/per week required on site.
• Must live within commutable distance to Dahlgren, VA

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Computer Science or relevant field
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Experience developing web-based applications
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. Java, Python, Spring, Hibernate) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, node.js)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g. Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is preferred
  Clearance: A Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
  Travel: None
  Benefits & Compensation: At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.
The projected annual compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $78,000. This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

• Utilize skills to learn, understand and develop a wide array of corporate business tools that use an legacy and modern technologies in unique ways
• Working with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
• Building the front-end of applications with an eye for appealing visual design
• Testing software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing applications
• Occasionally represent the team at customer meetings
• Participate in daily and weekly scrum activities
• Provide assistance to teammates and customers alike
• Provide end user assistance and outreac