Associate Software Engineer
MetroStar
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $82,000 - $92,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
JavaPython
About the role
- Design, develop, enhance, and debug software components using Python, Java, or C++
- Support bug fixes, minor feature enhancements, and CI or CD automation activities
- Assist with maintaining and improving data ingestion pipelines and validating data against defined schemas
- Troubleshoot data quality or ingestion issues and implement fixes under senior engineer guidance
- Support performance and load testing activities, including documenting results and environment conditions
- Implement small optimizations or improvements identified through testing or analysis
- Collaborate with modeling, simulation, and user facing teams to ensure data accuracy and system reliability
- Learn sustainment and operational practices while working closely with Government staff and experienced engineers
- Contribute to documentation, technical notes, and integration activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- At least two years of hands on software engineering experience
- Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Python, Java, or C++
- Experience debugging, enhancing, and maintaining existing software in a team environment
- Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and basic software design principles
- Ability to work with structured data formats such as JSON or XML
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
PythonJavaC++debuggingdata ingestionperformance testingload testingdata validationCI/CDsoftware design principles
Soft skills
collaborationtroubleshootingdocumentationcommunicationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Software EngineeringDoD Secret security clearance