Junior Software Engineer (Web Applications)
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our development team. In this role, you will help design, build, test, and maintain web-based applications using C#, ASP.NET (4.x or Core), JavaScript, HTML, and SQL Server. You will work closely with senior developers to troubleshoot issues, enhance legacy or modern components, and build interactive front-end interfaces utilizing ExtJS.
This position is ideal for an early-career engineer with a sharp analytical mind, a strong aptitude for debugging complex code, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Preferred candidates will be in teh eastern time zone.
Key Responsibilities
- Application Development: Assist in writing, testing, and maintaining clean, scalable, and well-documented code for web applications using C# and ASP.NET (4.x or Core).
- Front-End Integration: Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using HTML, JavaScript, and ExtJS components.
- Database Management: Write and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and schema interactions in Microsoft SQL Server.
- Debugging & Troubleshooting: Actively investigate, isolate, and resolve application bugs, performance bottlenecks, and Tier-3 support issues with a methodical, detail-oriented approach.
- Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, Agile/Scrum ceremonies, and cross-functional team discussions to align with project milestones and architectural standards.
- Documentation: Contribute to technical documentation for software modules, APIs, and bug-fix logs.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship is required.
- The ability to obtain a government-issued Secret Level Clearance.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
- Experience: 2 to 6 years of software development experience or focused project work involving web technologies.
- Core Technical Stack:
- Proficiency in C# and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
- Experience with ASP.NET (4.x / .NET Framework or .NET Core).
- Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and front-end frameworks (specifically ExtJS experience or a strong willingness/ability to master ExtJS quickly).
- Experience with SQL Server (writing basic-to-intermediate SQL queries, joins, and database interactions).
- Debugging & Problem-Solving: Demonstrated capability in tracing code execution, utilizing browser/IDE debugging tools, and root-cause analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- East Coast time zone for meeting availability.
- Experience supporting a government contract or DoD program.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, AJAX, and JSON data interchange.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Previous experience supporting enterprise or defense-related web applications.
Skills Required
- US citizenship
- Ability to obtain a government-issued Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 2 to 6 years of software development experience or focused project work involving web technologies
- Proficiency in C# and object-oriented programming principles
- Experience with ASP.NET 4.x, .NET Framework, or .NET Core
- Working knowledge of JavaScript and HTML
- Experience with ExtJS or the ability to master ExtJS quickly
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including queries, joins, and database interactions
- Demonstrated debugging, code-tracing, use of browser or IDE debugging tools, and root-cause analysis
- East Coast time zone
- Experience supporting a government contract or DoD program
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, AJAX, and JSON
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments
- Experience supporting enterprise or defense-related web applications
What We Do
Kalman & Company, Inc. is a professional services firm specializing in acquisition, program analysis, logistics, business, and process improvement support services for federal and commercial clients. The company provides expertise in business analytics, management services, and integrated logistics support, primarily serving U.S. government agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
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