IT Software Engineer I (Remote)

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is seeking a motivated IT Software Engineer 1 to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications that support business operations and mission-critical programs. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with software engineers, business analysts, and technical teams to develop reliable, scalable, and secure software solutions while following established software development standards and best practices. Essential Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using established software engineering principles.
• Participate in software development activities throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Analyze user requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Develop, modify, debug, and troubleshoot software applications and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and deploy software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following coding standards and best practices.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and assist with system validation activities.
• Support software documentation, technical specifications, and code reviews.
• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, and retrospectives.
• Assist in identifying and resolving software defects and performance issues.
• Maintain version control and configuration management using approved development tools.
• Ensure software solutions comply with organizational security, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely technical support when required.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Entry-level to two years of software development experience through professional employment, internships, or academic projects.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming principles.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Java, C#, Python, C++, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Knowledge of Git or other version control systems.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, DevOps tools, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Experience developing web or enterprise applications.

Technical Skills

• Java, C#, Python, C++, or JavaScript
• SQL
• Git
• Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code
• Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA
• REST APIs
• HTML/CSS
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Agile/Scrum
• Software Testing
• Debugging
• SDLC