Associate Software Developer — Recent Graduates

Summary

Spatial Front, Inc. is a rapidly growing technology company supporting important federal missions. They are seeking bright, curious, and highly motivated recent graduates to join their technology team, where selected candidates will receive structured training and the opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured technical training and hands-on development assignments
• Learn PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Engine, SQL, and related enterprise technologies
• Develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain software applications and system components
• Assist with application enhancements, interfaces, reports, data conversions, and integrations
• Write clean, reliable, and well-documented code
• Investigate software defects and help identify root causes and solutions
• Work closely with senior developers, technical leads, analysts, testers, and other team members
• Participate in Agile planning, daily stand-ups, demonstrations, and retrospective meetings
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and development practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, information systems, engineering, mathematics, data science, or a related technical field
• Recent graduate or early-career candidate with a strong interest in software development
• Basic programming experience gained through coursework, internships, research, personal projects, hackathons, or employment
• Understanding of fundamental programming concepts, databases, algorithms, or software-development principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively within a team
• Dependable, self-motivated, and receptive to coaching and feedback
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Arlington, Virginia
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Preference will be given to local candidates and candidates who are willing to relocate to the Arlington, Virginia area
• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following areas is a plus: PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, PeopleCode, or other enterprise application platforms
• Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C++, C#, or another programming language
• SQL, relational databases, data modeling, or data analysis
• Artificial intelligence, generative AI, or machine learning
• AWS or another cloud-computing platform
• Web applications, APIs, microservices, or system integrations
• Git, Azure DevOps, or other source-code and work-management tools
• Automated testing, DevOps, or continuous integration and deployment
• Agile, Scrum, or SAFe development environments
• Professional software-development experience is not required. We are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate initiative through technical projects, independent learning, internships, research, or other accomplishments

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, information systems, engineering, mathematics, data science, or a related technical field
• Recent graduate or early-career candidate with a strong interest in software development
• Basic programming experience gained through coursework, internships, research, personal projects, hackathons, or employment
• Understanding of fundamental programming concepts, databases, algorithms, or software-development principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively within a team
• Dependable, self-motivated, and receptive to coaching and feedback
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Arlington, Virginia
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Preference will be given to local candidates and candidates who are willing to relocate to the Arlington, Virginia area

Nice to Haves

• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following areas is a plus: PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, PeopleCode, or other enterprise application platforms
• Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C++, C#, or another programming language
• SQL, relational databases, data modeling, or data analysis
• Artificial intelligence, generative AI, or machine learning
• AWS or another cloud-computing platform
• Web applications, APIs, microservices, or system integrations
• Git, Azure DevOps, or other source-code and work-management tools
• Automated testing, DevOps, or continuous integration and deployment
• Agile, Scrum, or SAFe development environments
• Professional software-development experience is not required. We are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate initiative through technical projects, independent learning, internships, research, or other accomplishments

Benefits

• Structured onboarding, technical training, and ongoing mentoring
• Internal technical workshops and brown-bag learning sessions
• Tuition reimbursement for approved continuing education
• Internal Agile and Scaled Agile training
• Opportunities to pursue technical and professional certifications
• Exposure to cloud, AI, enterprise applications, geospatial technology, cybersecurity, DevOps, and modern software engineering
• Access to experienced professionals across multiple technical disciplines
• Opportunities to take on greater responsibility as skills and confidence grow
• Internal mobility and long-term career-growth opportunities
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional training and development
• Monthly parking for employees working onsite
• Additional employee benefits and programs
• 401K