Junior Full Stack Software Engineer

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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Junior f ull -s tack s oftware e ngineer to join our team! In this role, you will contribute across the full software development life cycle—from component/page design to back-end architecture, implementation, and verification testing—supporting mission-critical applications and products. You will help deliver scalable, secure, and elegant solutions in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

This position is an in-office position and does not allow for remote work. Work is extremely hands-on and requires full, end-to-end software/hardware testing.

What You'll Be Doing

• Buildand maintain scalable front-end interfaces and back-end services.
• Optimize performance for both UI responsiveness and data processing workflows.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments using Docker.
• Conduct peer code reviews and ensure unit, integration, and regression test coverage.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, system architects, program managers, and stakeholders.
• Apply Agile/SAFe methodologies and maintain clear documentation of codebases and processes.
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• U.S. Citizenship and ability and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (or 4 years of additional experience in lieu).
• 3+ years of experience in software development in either front-end or back-end technologies.
• Strong programming skills in a few of the following:  ReactJS, Java, JavaScript, C++, and SQL.
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using modern frameworks.
• Expertise in containerized application development and management. Preferably with a strong familiarity of Docker, including deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications, as well as troubleshooting and optimizing workloads within a cluster.
• Proficiency with RESTful API design, data visualization, database architecture (SQL/NoSQL), and version control (Git).
• Experience with front-end frameworks and responsive design principles.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills for distributed systems.
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience with message brokers: AMQ, ZMQ, or RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, or any SQL database framework.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools (e.g., GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Artifactory).
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices, encryption, and secure coding techniques
• Strong communication skills for conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work within extremely time-sensitive deadlines.
  
  

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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