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# Junior Application Developer

- **Company:** GovCIO
- **Location:** Fort Bliss, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), Adobe Coldfusion, Data Stores, Software Design Patterns, Model View Controller (MVC), Secure Coding, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Services, Technical Debt, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Software Coding, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9012249/junior-application-developer

## About the Role

* High School with 0 - 3 years of application development (or commensurate experience)
Clearance Required: Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability

 * Hands-on experience developing software in languages such as Java, ColdFusion, JavaScript, or C#, with the ability to maintain legacy code and contribute to new development efforts.
 * Working knowledge of design patterns, including MVC, web services, SOA, and microservices, and ability to integrate COTS products and APIs.
 * Familiarity with secure coding principles, government security requirements, and STIG-aligned development practices.
 * Ability to apply coding standards, minimize technical debt, and contribute to software solutions that align with organizational business needs.

## Description

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Junior Application Developer with an active Secret Clearance to design, build, and modify application software. This position will be located in El Paso, TX and will be a hybrid position., * Design, build, and modify application software using one or more programming languages such as Java, ColdFusion, JavaScript, and C#.

 * Use design patterns such as MVC, web services, SOA, and/or microservices.
 * Integrate COTS products, use APIs, and interact with data repositories.
 * Maintain legacy code and/or develop new code using container technologies such as Kubernetes.
 * Develop and execute unit tests to verify code meets functional requirements.
 * Use secure coding techniques to harden code.
 * Check the code daily.
 * Resolve integration issues, vulnerabilities, and functional defects.
 * Minimize technical debt by applying coding standards and best practices.
 * Build or modify software to meet the organization's business needs.
 * Ensure all code conforms to the government system security requirements.


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