Junior Full Stack Software Engineer

Position Overview

Maxar is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer/Engineer to support national security missions by developing innovative software solutions. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to create scalable applications that meet user requirements, ensuring high-quality code and system stability while engaging directly with users and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop enabling software solutions using various programming languages to address real-world user requirements.
• Write and debug custom code and create user documentation.
• Develop, test, and maintain robust, scalable, high-quality software for the technology stack.
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define software requirements and specifications.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define, design, and demo new features.
• Design and implement efficient, flexible solutions for mission-critical applications.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Work closely with the DevSecOps team to deploy new features and maintain system stability.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Write robust test suites to ensure high-quality code.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of technical experience in software development.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience.
• Proficiency in developing custom software solutions.
• Experience in data extraction, manipulation, and visualization with JavaScript, Java, and/or Python.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind scalable applications.
• Ability to implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Ability to work effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team.
• Effective communication skills with customers and team members in written and oral forums.
• Willingness to work onsite at least 30% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Linux skills and familiarity with cloud architectures (AWS, C2S, Openstack).
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• An adaptable and solution-centric mindset that embraces technology enablers.
• Familiarity with common industry software tools, concepts, and DevSecOps.
• Experience working with open-source resources in a government computing environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid time off
• Health and welfare insurance
• 401(k) plan