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Entry Level Software Developer (AI Native)

Uptime Crew · Arlington, VA · 1 mo ago
Hybrid$70k/yrFull-time

About the role

Start your career using AI to code faster, test better, and ship with confidence. Uptime Crew hires you, pays you to train for 10 weeks, then deploys you to a client’s engineering team. The program includes paid remote training (10 weeks) with Agile sprints, code reviews, and realistic tickets. Curriculum focus: AI‑assisted software development, prompt patterns for coding and testing, secure and compliant AI use in regulated environments, code quality and reliability, SDLC automation, and cloud deployment basics. Capstone: deliver a production‑style slice that uses AI tools to cut cycle time, raise test coverage, and improve documentation quality. Deployment: join the client team on‑site, contribute to existing services and apps, and continue using AI to accelerate delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Drive adoption of AI‑assisted DevSecOps practices, using large language models and automation tools to accelerate secure containerization of legacy applications while maintaining security compliance.
  • Develop and maintain AI‑enhanced CI/CD pipelines that automatically generate security policies, container configurations, and infrastructure‑as‑code templates based on application requirements and best practices.
  • Use AI coding assistants for implementation, refactoring, and documentation while following team guidelines.
  • Generate unit and integration tests, improve coverage, and reduce defects.
  • Speed up pull‑request reviews with AI‑assisted summaries and risk notes.
  • Query logs and documentation with AI to troubleshoot issues and unblock work.
  • Partner with product, design, security, and compliance teams to ship increments to production standards.

Qualifications

  • Hands‑on coding experience through coursework, projects, or internships.
  • Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and web or backend basics.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work in an Agile team.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Willingness to work hybrid in Washington, D.C. or Virginia.
  • Pass a coding challenge, background check, and drug screening.
  • Nice to have: projects that show AI‑assisted development (e.g., AI‑generated tests or AI‑supported refactors).
  • Nice to have: experience with cloud services, databases, or CI/CD.
  • Nice to have: interest in security, privacy, and handling sensitive data.

Skills

  • Programming languages: Java or Python.
  • Frameworks: Spring Boot or Node.
  • APIs: REST and gRPC.
  • Frontend: React.
  • Version control: GitHub.
  • CI/CD tools and containerization: Docker.
  • Cloud platforms: AWS or GCP.
  • AI tools: LangChain, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, code‑review assistants, test generators, documentation copilots.

Benefits

  • Paid bi‑weekly stipend plus benefits during training.
  • Health insurance (medical, vision, dental).
  • Matching 401(k) plan.
  • Voluntary life insurance.
  • Relocation reimbursement.
  • 11 paid days off per year.
  • Industry certification(s).
  • Inclusive, collaborative culture.

Compensation

Year 1: $70,000 USD
Year 2: $95,000 USD

About Uptime Crew

Uptime Crew is technology‑focused and delivers talent in full‑stack engineering, cloud, DevSecOps, networking, cyber security, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, data science, and machine learning. Our training uses realistic client environments so you can contribute quickly.

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