Jr. Software Engineer (Java / Python)
Hybrid in Scottsdale, AZ, US • Posted 10 days ago • Updated 10 days ago

Elite Technical
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Skills
- Java
- Python
- DoD
Summary
Jr. Software Engineer (Java / Python)
Our client, a leading federal defense contractor is seeking Jr. Software Developers with strong Java and Python responsible for developing and deploying the state-of-the-art ground operational systems.
The position is mostly remote; however, due to the clearance requirement and the need to come onsite occasionally for team meetings, testing, etc., candidates will need to live near one of the following locations:
- Scottsdale, AZ (preferred)
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Northern Virginia
- California (Bay Area)
- Massachusetts (Taunton locations)
- Pittsburg, PA
Responsibilities:
- Maintains hardware, software, and related components of project
- Performs infrastructure requirements analysis, participates in research, designs, develops, and tests software and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems, or embedded products.
- Requires a Bachelor-s degree in Software Engineering, or a related STEM degree and 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
Technical Skills:
Programming and Development:
- Proficiency in Python and Java
- Strong understanding of API design, testing, development, and management
- Familiarity with Scaled Agile methodology and best practices
DevOps and Cloud:
- Knowledge of DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, automation, configuration management, and infrastructure as code
- Experience with AWS (AWS Solutions Architect preferred), Azure is a plus
- Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Security:
- Understanding of security best practices, risk, compliance, vulnerability management, encryption, PKI, incident response, auditing, and monitoring
Collaboration and Communication:
- Strong ability to work effectively with development, operations, and security teams
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proficient in generating documentation and sharing knowledge
Artificial Intelligence:
- Experience with prompt engineering and AI tools to accelerate workloads
Tools:
CI/CD and Development:
- GitLab, Nexus Managed Artifacts, Ansible, Terragrunt, ArgoCD
VS Code, Maven
Cloud and Containerization:
- AWS: EKS, EC2, Lambda, S3, EBS/EFS, VPC, DNS, IAM, KMS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail
- Kubernetes, Docker
Security, Monitoring, and Logging:
- ACAS/Grype vulnerability scanning, SIEM (Splunk), Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Version Control and Collaboration:
- Git, Jira, Confluence
- Dice Id: 10121845
- Position Id: 8869715
- Posted 10 days ago
Company Info
Technical recruiting is our core expertise and we're hiring! Our mission is to fill the greatest tech jobs with the most talented people! We are an innovative technology recruiting company – driven by talented people and utilizing the latest in AI technology! For 30 years, we have provided top-tier technical talent and high-level technology solutions to industry leaders. With carefully honed processes and impeccable execution, our talent acquisition program enables our customers to focus on and deliver the services for which they are renowned. Today, our highly regarded client base includes leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Commercial Enterprise, Financial IT, Healthcare IT, Broadcast & Media, as well as top-tier federal systems integrators and key governmental agencies. Founded in New York in 1992, Elite Technical is a privately held, certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).


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