We are seeking a Junior Full-Stack Developer for one of our PRIME CONTRACTS that extends through 2026 and offers exciting opportunities to support essential services and mission critical activities across the enterprise. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with up to 2 days of telework per week! Our mission supports the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) by providing full life cycle support services through the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of the enterprise corporate applications. As soon as an employee enters a customer facility, they touch one of these applications which are critical to the daily functions of thousands of users across acquisition, business, finance, HR, training, recruitment, program management, security, logistics and more. Come join our diverse and growing team with lots of opportunities!
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team as a Senior Developer, where you will have the opportunity to actively participate in the development, testing, and deployment of innovative systems while learning to work with COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) products and integrations, particularly with PEGA services. You will gain hands-on experience in configuring, modernizing, and integrating PEGA services to meet evolving business needs, ensuring systems operate smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development and deployment of systems, focusing on learning and working with PEGA and other relevant technologies.
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to gather and analyze project requirements, helping shape system configurations and integrations.
- Learn how to configure and modernize PEGA services to ensure they align with business needs and provide optimal user experiences.
- Assist in testing solutions to validate functionality, performance, and compatibility, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues, providing technical support to internal teams and end-users.
- Contribute to the upgrade process, including bug fixes and code enhancements, to improve overall system functionality.
- Address and resolve customer issues through support tickets, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
- Participate in unit testing and other quality assurance activities to ensure that developed software is reliable and functions as intended.
- Work in an agile environment, proactively contributing to team success by tackling new challenges and learning from more experienced team members.
Technical Skills and Tools:
- Exposure to a tech stack including Pega, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, ElasticSearch, Java, JavaScript, ReactJS, Oracle/Postgres, Kafka, and Hazelcast.
- A strong willingness to learn about application development using COTS products and integrations, particularly with PEGA services.
- Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential system issues.
- Enthusiasm for tackling new challenges while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Required:
- TS/SCI with Polygraph
- A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and three (3) years of experience in software development/engineering. Seven (7) years of experience in software development/engineering may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- Experience working with front-end technologies including JavaScript
- Willingness to learn new technologies
- Experience developing and updating technical documentation
Desired:
- Experience working in an Agile Development environment
- Experience with any of the following technologies Java, Django, ReactJS
- Experience managing systems in a virtual hosting environment including AWS
- Experience with PostgreSQL
- Experience working with Docker for containerization
- Familiarity with the CI/CD
- Willingness to get relevant Pega certification
The estimated salary range for this position is between $130.000-$150,000(annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.
What’s in It for You?
Flexible work environment
A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
A work-life balance you can count on
Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
The Benefits You Get with Freedom
Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
Competitive salary offerings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Fully paid life and disability
Annual logo wear allowance
Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status
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