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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Software Engineer - **Company:** GRVTY, LLC - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Code Coverage, Code Review, CompTIA Security+, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Message Broker, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, RabbitMQ, Redis, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Flask (Web Framework), Kubernetes Helm Charts, Caching, Backend, Git, Fastapi, SC Clearance, Gitlab-ci, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Web Api - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9155803/junior-software-engineer ## About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Software Engineer with 2+ years of experience to join our multi-team agile engineering program. In this role, you will work alongside senior engineers to develop, test, and maintain backend services, data workflows, and system interfaces supporting mission-critical capabilities. This is a hands-on technical role ideal for a software engineer with strong foundational skills who is eager to expand their knowledge of modern backend systems, containerized cloud environments, and DevSecOps best practices., * Active or current Top-Secret (TS) security clearance. * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience. * 2+ years of professional software engineering experience developing backend applications or scripts. * Solid foundational programming skills in Python (object-oriented programming, data structures, writing clean functions) and basic familiarity with Bash scripting for task automation. * Working knowledge of relational databases-specifically querying, joining, and updating tables in PostgreSQL -and conceptual familiarity with Redis or in-memory caching. * Basic experience writing and building Dockerfiles and running containerized services locally; familiarity with the basics of Kubernetes . * Practical experience using Git (branching, merging, resolving basic merge conflicts, submitting pull requests) and running automated tests within CI/CD workflows. * Strong problem-solving mindset, curiosity to understand underlying systems, and a proactive attitude toward learning and receiving peer feedback. What Would be Nice to Have * Active or current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and polygraph (TS/SCI with poly). * Privileged User eligibility (CompTIA Security+ certification, DoD 8570 IAT Level II, or equivalent). * Exposure to deploying or debugging applications using Helm on Kubernetes. * Familiarity with RESTful API principles or lightweight backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask). * Basic exposure to message brokers or pub/sub concepts (e.g., Redis pub/sub, RabbitMQ). * Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and automated linting/security scans. ## Description * Develop and maintain backend services, scripts, and endpoints using Python, adhering to existing coding standards, architectural patterns, and guidelines. * Assist in implementing data connectors, API endpoints, and messaging interfaces to facilitate reliable data flow between services. * Write and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests to validate code functionality, improve test coverage, and support continuous verification. * Investigate, reproduce, and fix software defects identified in test or development environments under the guidance of senior team members. * Package code into Docker containers and assist in deploying applications to Kubernetes test clusters using existing Helm charts and CI/CD pipelines. * Engage actively in agile ceremonies-including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and code reviews-receiving and applying constructive feedback from peers. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Future of Junior Developers in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1280-navigating-the-future-of-junior-developers-in-tech) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)