Junior Software Engineer - Web Applications (Active Secret Clearance Required)

In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support production web applications, investigate application issues, assist with root-cause analysis, and help automate solutions that improve system reliability and performance. This is not a hardware or lab-based role-the focus is on software, automation, and application-level troubleshooting., * Support and troubleshoot production web applications in a secure environment

• Assist with incident response, issue triage, and root-cause analysis
• Analyze logs, metrics, and application behavior to identify and resolve issues
• Use Python-based scripting and Ansible automation to reduce manual effort and improve system stability
• Collaborate with software, platform, and systems engineers to implement fixes and enhancements
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to reliability, performance, and automation
• Document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and lessons learned, Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Related Jobs Software Engineer Actalent Fairfax, VA*On-Site Linux MATLAB Debugging Scripting Visionary Automation Innovation Algorithms Modulation Reliability Simulations Coordinating Communication Collaboration Version Control Data Processing Computer Science Software Systems Software Testing Operating Systems Software Analysis Signal Processing Influencing Skills Telecommunications Database Management Software Engineering Resource Utilization Architectural Design Electrical Engineering Communications Systems Artificial Intelligence Technical Documentation Configuration Management C (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Software Development Life Cycle +0

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 1-3 years of experience in a software, systems, or application support role
• Experience troubleshooting web applications or software-based systems
• Hands-on experience with Python (scripting or development)
• Exposure to Ansible or similar automation/configuration tools
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work in a classified environment and follow security requirements

This is a Contract position based out of Alexandria, VA. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $114400.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type

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