Junior Software Developer (Philadelphia, PA)

Life Cycle Engineering
Philadelphia, PA, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Microsoft Windows Agile Methodology Unit Testing Configuration Management Cyber Security Computer Programming Computer Engineering Software Debugging Linux System Administration Software Engineering Subsystems
+3 more
Systems Integration Information Technology Programming Languages

Job description

Junior Software Developer (Philadelphia, PA) Security Clearance Requirements:

  • U.S. citizenship required; visa not supported
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Launch your software career at LCE - where learning, growth, and real impact start on day one. What You’ll Do

As a Junior Software Developer Engineer, you’ll help build and enhance software that powers critical systems and applications. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers who mentor, guide, and support your development as you grow your technical skills and confidence. Assist with the design, development, testing, and integration of software to satisfy system/subsystems functional requirements for new and existing applications.

You will:

  • Provide software engineering support for fleet issues
  • Contribute to the development of software features in Agile environment
  • Address software defects and change requests
  • Develop technical reports and documentation
  • Maintain adherence to Information Assurance standards
  • Unit test and integration documentation development and execution
  • Support configuration management processes
  • Resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation
  • Analyze, specify, design, develop, code, test, integrate and document software test modules, systems, and subsystems to provide new functional capabilities and improve existing systems

What’s in it for you?

  • Real responsibility early: You’ll work on meaningful features that get deployed - not busywork.
  • Mentorship & career coaching: Learn directly from senior engineers who love sharing knowledge.
  • Professional growth: Training, certifications, and stretch assignments help accelerate your path.
  • Supportive team culture: You join a community that values learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Clear advancement paths: You’ll understand exactly how to grow into mid level and senior engineering roles.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering or a related technical field
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Proficient in one or more high-level programming languages

Preferred Experience:

  • Windows and Linux administration
  • Knowledge of information security principles
  • Experience programming in Agile environment

Physical Demands and Expectations:

  • Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
  • Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
  • Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

Benefits & conditions

  • Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
  • Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
  • Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
  • Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
  • Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
  • Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
  • Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
  • Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more…

About the company

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on “doing the right thing the right way”, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com . Mission Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients’ people and organizations. It is our company’s cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Culture Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE’s success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients’ success.

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