The mission of the Solutions team at SMX is to help federal agencies modernize their enterprise planning and reporting processes through innovative technology solutions that improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making. Our team brings this mission to life by building cloud-native products that address the complex challenges faced by federal agencies.
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Junior Software Developer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technology and grow your career by contributing to impactful software projects, including the development of AI-infused applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, eager to learn, and excited by the opportunity to develop an understanding of both the technical and functional aspects of enterprise applications. You will play an important role in bridging technical implementation with the business processes that shape our solutions, delivering meaningful value to our federal customers.
This is a full-time position that is 100% remote and require minimal travel <10%.
Key Responsibilities
- Software Development and Coding:
- Collaborate with senior developers and cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-native software solutions on platforms like AWS.
- Write clean, efficient, reusable, and maintainable code following software development best practices.
- Develop new features, enhancements, and software improvement, with opportunities to work on AI-driven capabilities.
- Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues.
- Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement:
- Analyze technical challenges and develop effective solutions with guidance from experienced team members.
- Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and approaches such as serverless computing, containerization, and new AI frameworks to enhance development processes.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying issues and recommending solutions.
- Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Work closely with developers, product managers, business stakeholders, and other team members to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Communicate effectively regarding progress, challenges, and technical solutions.
- Learning and Adaptation:
- Continuously expand technical skills by learning new programming languages, frameworks, cloud technologies, and development practices.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Seek feedback, embrace new challenges, and apply lessons learned to improve technical capabilities.
- Documentation and Development Practices:
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including code documentation, processes, and workflows.
- Follow established coding standards, DevSecOps practices, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
- Contribute to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience.
- Familiarity with web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks.
- Experience using version control systems such as Git.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle concepts, including requirements, development, testing, and deployment.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to quickly learn new technologies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a team environment.
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience working collaboratively on software development teams.
- Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Familiarity with cloud-native technologies and services, such as AWS Lambda, Amazon Redshift and DynamoDB.
- Interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including exposure to Amazon Bedrock and other AI platforms.
- Knowledge of database technologies such as MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar relational databases.
- Familiarity with APIs, application integration, and modern software architecture concepts.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and software deployment processes.
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks
- Experience using version control systems such as Git
- Understanding of software development lifecycle concepts, including requirements, development, testing, and deployment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Self-starter mindset, initiative, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning and growth
- Collaborative software development team experience
- Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Amazon Web Services
- Familiarity with AWS Lambda, Amazon Redshift, and DynamoDB
- Interest in artificial intelligence, including exposure to Amazon Bedrock and other AI platforms
- Knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
- Familiarity with APIs, application integration, and modern software architecture concepts
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and software deployment processes
SMX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SMX and has not been reviewed or approved by SMX.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Salary ranges are publicly listed on many postings and a pay transparency statement clarifies how location, contract, and credentials influence offers. This visibility helps set clear expectations around compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — About four weeks of PTO plus 11 paid federal holidays are highlighted in careers materials. Paid military leave on some roles further expands time‑off coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 5% and immediate vesting is called out in role descriptions. Traditional and Roth options support long‑term savings.
SMX Insights
What We Do
SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face. SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements. Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
