Junior Full Stack Developer - 3702399

You've stumbled upon the rare B Corp government contractor!

At TCG, we aim to prove that businesses can be good to their employees and responsible to their community while being profitable. We're an award-winning IT solutions provider to the Federal government seeking a Full Stack Developer to join our team in anticipation of an upcoming award.

The Full Stack Developer designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs new and existing Java software systems and applications. Supports technical requirements on development projects. Participates in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design. Writes technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements.

This position is primarily remote but may require occasional in-person meetings for critical needs with advanced notice. The selected applicant must live within commuting distance of Washington, D.C.

Either US Citizenship is required for this role. In addition, the selected applicant must submit to a government background investigation and be favorably adjudicated before their first day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop and/or re-engineer highly complex application components, and integrate software packages, programs, and reusable objects residing on multiple platforms
• Supports, maintains, and documents software functionality
• Analyzes code to find causes of errors and revises programs as needed
• Leads software design meetings and analyzes user needs to determine technical requirements
• Consults with the end-user as needed to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs
• Keep up-to-date with best practices and skills
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• At least 3 years of relevant application development experience, focused on Java/J2EE and Javascript languages and technologies, including Spring framework
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases including MySQL
• Experience with automated testing tools, such as JUnit, Pa11y, SonarQube, and Selenium
• Experience with DevSecOps automation tools, including Git, Openshift, Docker, Jenkins, Maven, and Kubernetes
• Ability to pass a Federal government clearance is required for this position
• Ability to contribute quickly to the project and learning new APIs, libraries, and programming frameworks quickly
• Ability to prioritize and organize efforts in a fast-paced environment
• Independent problem-solving skills, strong analytical abilities, creativity, and a customer service-oriented personality
• Experience with Agile development methodologies applied to bug fixing, software issue management, implementing minor enhancements, and patching and upgrades

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Knowledge of government IT requirements and standard operating procedures
• Experience in an Agile environment and familiarity with Agile ceremonies and practices
• Experience using Jira for issue/ticket management

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, strongly preferred. Equivalent years of experience in related field is acceptable in lieu of degree

TCG does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, caste, or veteran status.

Our B Corp mission is reflected in our benefits, including offerings like health care, 401K, parental leave, adoption assistance, financial planning services, student loan repayment assistance, and training budget, among others. There's more, see for yourself.

TCG is recognized for treating employees well, in fact, in 2024 The Washington Post named TCG as a "Top Workplace" for the tenth straight year based on how our employees feel about the company, the benefits TCG offers, and the work/life balance that our staff achieves. And, our CEO was ranked best, by TCG employees' votes, among all midsize companies in the Washington Post Top Workplace survey.

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Internal title/grade: Software Engineer, E1
Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000

All individuals being hired to work for TCG must submit to, and successfully pass, a pre-employment background investigation prior to reporting for their first day of work. The pre-employment background investigation will include verification of employment and education, as well as, a criminal and DMV check.

Additional documentation and background checks will also be required for positions that require clearance from the Federal government.