Entry Web Developer

Summary

Lentech, Inc. is hiring an entry level web developer. This role offers hands-on experience and mentorship as part of a small development team building and supporting enterprise web-based services in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Implement well-defined features and bug fixes with guidance (tickets, acceptance criteria, and code review support)
• Learn the team’s codebase, development workflow, and deployment process while contributing to an enterprise web services platform
• Assist with maintaining and troubleshooting web applications in AWS (monitoring basic health, reviewing logs, and escalating issues when needed)

Skills

• Active and current TS.SCI w FSP through MD
• Professional work, academic, or personal-project experience (samples will be required for academic and personal projects) with one or more of the following: PHP, .Net C#, Java, Node.js, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js, React
• Comfort working in Linux environments (basic command line, files, permissions), or willingness to learn quickly
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Compliance with DOD 8570.01 with a minimum certification of IAM Level I. (CAP, GSLC, Security +)
• Exposure to relational databases (MariaDB, MS SQL, MySQL, or Oracle) and basic SQL concepts
• Exposure to web servers/app servers such as Nginx, Apache, and/or Tomcat
• Interest in troubleshooting and debugging (ability to reproduce issues, read logs, and ask good questions)
• Ability to work on a team, accepting feedback, and communicating status clearly
• Self-motivated learner who can follow documentation and complete assigned tasks with support
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong desire to learn and grow as a software engineer through mentorship and code reviews
• Exposure to AWS or Azure concepts (e.g., compute, storage, networking) is a plus
• Exposure to scripting (PowerShell and/or Python) is helpful
• Interest in working in an Agile environment (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Active and current TS.SCI w FSP through MD
• Professional work, academic, or personal-project experience (samples will be required for academic and personal projects) with one or more of the following: PHP, .Net C#, Java, Node.js, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js, React
• Comfort working in Linux environments (basic command line, files, permissions), or willingness to learn quickly
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Compliance with DOD 8570.01 with a minimum certification of IAM Level I. (CAP, GSLC, Security +)

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to relational databases (MariaDB, MS SQL, MySQL, or Oracle) and basic SQL concepts
• Exposure to web servers/app servers such as Nginx, Apache, and/or Tomcat
• Interest in troubleshooting and debugging (ability to reproduce issues, read logs, and ask good questions)
• Ability to work on a team, accepting feedback, and communicating status clearly
• Self-motivated learner who can follow documentation and complete assigned tasks with support
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong desire to learn and grow as a software engineer through mentorship and code reviews
• Exposure to AWS or Azure concepts (e.g., compute, storage, networking) is a plus
• Exposure to scripting (PowerShell and/or Python) is helpful
• Interest in working in an Agile environment (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives)

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Environment of fun, sharing, collaboration and connection
• Team oriented, non-hierarchical and entrepreneurial culture