Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Developer

The Opportunity

CACI’s growing Agile Digital Solutions Operating Group is seeking a Junior Software Developer to support the modernization and transformation of enterprise business solutions used by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The selected candidate will work closely with senior engineers, product owners, and data platform specialists to develop, test, and maintain capabilities supporting the Agency Data Catalog and Open Innovation Products. This role is ideal for an early-career developer who is passionate about modern software engineering, cloud technologies, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of modern software solutions using established software engineering practices, including version control, code reviews, documentation, and automated testing.
• Implement features and enhancements for the Agency Data Catalog and Open Innovation Products under the guidance of senior team members.
• Develop and maintain integrations between enterprise systems through APIs, data ingestion pipelines, and database connections.
• Support cloud-based development, deployment, and operational activities within secure environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and product stakeholders to deliver user-focused capabilities.
• Troubleshoot application issues, investigate defects, and participate in root cause analysis and resolution efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including user stories, implementation notes, and configuration documentation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Learn and apply engineering best practices related to CI/CD, infrastructure automation, code quality, and secure software development.
• Contribute effectively within a fully remote team by communicating proactively, managing workload independently, and delivering on commitments with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Maintain a professional home-office environment with reliable internet connectivity and the ability to participate fully in virtual collaboration, meetings, and development activities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience developing software with Python through professional experience, internships, academic coursework, or personal projects.
• Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle concepts, source control systems such as Git, and Agile development methodologies.
• Basic understanding of web services, REST APIs, and data-driven applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work through technical challenges and unfamiliar problems with persistence, resourcefulness, and a commitment to seeing issues through to resolution.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong personal accountability and the ability to work independently in a remote-first environment while maintaining consistent progress and communication.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust background investigation.

Desired Qualifications

• Internship, academic, or project experience developing software applications or data-driven solutions.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools.
• Exposure to data management, data catalog, metadata, or data governance concepts.
• Familiarity with tools such as Databricks, Microsoft Purview, Apache Airflow, GitLab, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting the federal government.

What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.