Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies. Employee ownership, generous 401K and profit sharing, health/dental/life/vision insurance benefits, engaging assignments, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, and a pleasant work environment combine to make Radiance Technologies a great place to work and succeed.
The Junior Software Engineer will work closely with the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and other partners to help modernize legacy oceanographic systems by transitioning them into a scalable, event-driven microservices architecture. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with modern tech stacks, distributed systems, and rigorous Agile software development practices in a defense environment.
Job Duties:
Develop, test, and maintain containerized microservices that process real-time sensor data.
Assist in building web-based user interfaces and dashboards for the new Command and Control (C2) suite.
Write and execute database queries, assisting with the migration of legacy system data to a unified PostgreSQL environment.
Follow standard Git workflows, ensuring all code commits are tied to documented Agile issues and epics.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot system bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions.
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
U.S Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
Foundational software development experience (such as internships, academic projects, or self-directed portfolios).
Proficiency in at least one primary programming language used for backend or web development (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript).
Understanding of relational databases and SQL (PostgreSQL preferred).
Familiarity with version control systems, specifically Git.
Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with messaging brokers or event-driven architecture.
Active security clearance
Familiarity with Agile frameworks and collaborative development platforms (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, or similar tools).
Basic understanding of geospatial data or web-based mapping applications.
Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
- Foundational software development experience (internships, academic projects, portfolios).
- Proficiency in at least one backend or web development language (Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript).
- Understanding of relational databases and SQL (PostgreSQL preferred).
- Familiarity with version control systems, specifically Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Familiarity with messaging brokers or event-driven architecture.
- Active security clearance.
- Familiarity with Agile frameworks and collaborative development platforms (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
- Basic understanding of geospatial data or web-based mapping applications.
Radiance Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions are described as generous, combining ESOP ownership with 401(k) profit sharing to build long-term wealth. A defined vesting schedule and recurring contributions reinforce the reliability of this component.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability. Wellness features such as on-site fitness and structured programs further bolster perceived health support.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership via an ESOP is positioned as a meaningful wealth builder, with company stock value growth cited as an upside. Additional vehicles such as cash bonuses and synthetic appreciation rights add to perceived equity value.
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What We Do
Radiance Technologies, Inc. is an employee-owned small business prime contractor. Radiance leads the way in developing government and commercial customer-focused solutions. Leveraging its record of technical innovation and operational expertise, Radiance Technologies offers: • Cyber Solutions • Systems Engineering • Technology Development, Production, Testing, and Evaluation • Technology Application • Intelligence Community Support • Government Program Support The company’s 900+ employees in 15+ U.S. and international offices serve customers in the Department of Defense (DOD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the national intelligence community, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), other government organizations, and selected commercial customers. Radiance Technologies continues to attract and retain talented motivated employees by being an employee-owned company – founded with the idea of providing an environment, a benefits package, and a stock ownership plan that are second to none. For more information, visit www.radiancetech.com. Radiance Technologies, Inc. – Concepts to Capabilities®
