Junior Software Developer - Backend

Summary

Trilogy Innovations is a systems and software engineering company that modernizes enterprise systems, strengthens security, and delivers mission-critical technology solutions across public and private sectors. The Junior Backend Software Developer will support a federal modernization program by developing cloud-native microservices, operating production systems, designing databases, and migrating legacy functionality to AWS GovCloud. The role also involves troubleshooting systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting event-driven architectures and high-throughput data processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, create, and modify computer applications software or specialized utility programs
• Develop microservices in a cloud native environment
• Operates an enterprise scale production system. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves system issues
• Analyze user needs to develop robust software solutions aligned with business and mission goals
• Analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team
• Applies principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis, and distributed system design
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and mentoring of junior developers to promote engineering excellence
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including DevOps, QA, Security, Product, and Architecture
• Migrate all current-system functionality from the mainframes and operate within a cloud-based environment (AWS GovCloud)
• Transition investigative search capabilities to Elasticsearch or similar technologies to improve speed and analytical capabilities for law enforcement users
• Build new microservices using OpenShift based container platforms following scalable, cloud native patterns
• Implement full stack components where applicable, supporting UI integration layers using modern JavaScript frameworks
• Support integration with event driven architectures and high throughput data processing systems

Skills

• This role**requires** at least a Secret Security Clearance, and primary work location is remote
• * Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of work experience or Associate's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• * Active Tier 3 Secret clearance (or higher)
• * Strong proficiency in Java and Object-Oriented
• * Experience developing microservices, REST APIs, and cloud native applications
• * Hands on experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and automated deployments
• * Experience designing, developing, and operating solutions in AWS or other cloud platforms
• * Experience with event driven architectures and two or more of the following: + Apache Kafka + Pub/Sub patterns + Streaming + Event sourcing
• * Experience operating within GitOps practices (GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ArgoCD, etc.)
• * Experience working within Agile frameworks, including participation in Scrum/SAFe ceremonies
• * Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• **Work Environment:**Remote with occasional travel as required
• * Demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude and a commitment to team success
• * Take pride in delivering high-quality, reliable software that supports a mission-critical system
• * Demonstrate accountability for assigned work and shared team outcomes
• * Engage constructively in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions
• * Maintain a strong work ethic, professionalism, and respect for teammates, stakeholders, and mission priorities
• * Adapts to change and approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset

Qualifications

Must Haves

• This role**requires** at least a Secret Security Clearance, and primary work location is remote
• * Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of work experience or Associate's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• * Active Tier 3 Secret clearance (or higher)
• * Strong proficiency in Java and Object-Oriented
• * Experience developing microservices, REST APIs, and cloud native applications
• * Hands on experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and automated deployments
• * Experience designing, developing, and operating solutions in AWS or other cloud platforms
• * Experience with event driven architectures and two or more of the following: + Apache Kafka + Pub/Sub patterns + Streaming + Event sourcing
• * Experience operating within GitOps practices (GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ArgoCD, etc.)
• * Experience working within Agile frameworks, including participation in Scrum/SAFe ceremonies
• * Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• **Work Environment:**Remote with occasional travel as required

Nice to Haves

• * Demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude and a commitment to team success
• * Take pride in delivering high-quality, reliable software that supports a mission-critical system
• * Demonstrate accountability for assigned work and shared team outcomes
• * Engage constructively in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions
• * Maintain a strong work ethic, professionalism, and respect for teammates, stakeholders, and mission priorities
• * Adapts to change and approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset

Benefits

• 100% remote work
• Performance bonus eligibility
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Professional development programs
• Employee referral bonus program