Junior Software Engineer / Test Engineer

Summary

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. They are seeking a Junior Software Engineer / Test Engineer to tackle complex software challenges, lead test automation execution, and eventually transition into full-stack development.

Responsibilities

• Leading test automation execution
• Validating frontend visualizations
• Verifying system design stability against hard requirements
• Building backend microservices with Java/Spring Boot
• Engineering live geospatial operational overlays

Skills

• Active federal Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
• Hands-on software development experience utilizing Java, JavaScript, or Python to build or verify backend and frontend components
• Practical familiarity utilizing relational databases (SQL) to execute data validations, log defects, and manage baseline query optimization tasks
• Active experience managing code environments and tracking changes collaboratively using Gitor GitLab
• Ability to execute manual and automated tests, validate backend REST APIs, verify microservices, and ensure UI components achieve a strict definition of done
• Comfort working inside fast-paced Agile/Scrum sprint ceremonies alongside developers, testers, and product owners to validate acceptance criteria
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a highly related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university
• 1-3 years of progressive technical experience across software development, test automation framework execution, or specialized military command and control system environments
• An equivalent combination of advanced technical certifications, specialized tactical training, or additional years of hands-on software development experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree
• Familiarity with modern framework stacks including Spring Boot, Node.js, React, or Angular
• Exposure to mapping components or geospatial formats (e.g., CesiumJS, KML/KMZ, GeoJSON, or military coordinate systems like MGRS/DMS) to support operational data visualization and mission planning
• Basic understanding of containerized deployment mechanisms using Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to automated continuous integration pipelines and tools using Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD engines
• Knowledge of distributed system validation, strategic command and control systems, or DISA processes

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Active federal Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
• Hands-on software development experience utilizing Java, JavaScript, or Python to build or verify backend and frontend components
• Practical familiarity utilizing relational databases (SQL) to execute data validations, log defects, and manage baseline query optimization tasks
• Active experience managing code environments and tracking changes collaboratively using Gitor GitLab
• Ability to execute manual and automated tests, validate backend REST APIs, verify microservices, and ensure UI components achieve a strict definition of done
• Comfort working inside fast-paced Agile/Scrum sprint ceremonies alongside developers, testers, and product owners to validate acceptance criteria
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a highly related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university
• 1-3 years of progressive technical experience across software development, test automation framework execution, or specialized military command and control system environments
• An equivalent combination of advanced technical certifications, specialized tactical training, or additional years of hands-on software development experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with modern framework stacks including Spring Boot, Node.js, React, or Angular
• Exposure to mapping components or geospatial formats (e.g., CesiumJS, KML/KMZ, GeoJSON, or military coordinate systems like MGRS/DMS) to support operational data visualization and mission planning
• Basic understanding of containerized deployment mechanisms using Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to automated continuous integration pipelines and tools using Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD engines
• Knowledge of distributed system validation, strategic command and control systems, or DISA processes

Benefits

• 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company
• Flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours
• Option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract
• Option to BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave
• Paid anniversary leave
• Freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits
• Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company
• 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1
• Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth
• Student loan repayment program
• 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community