Junior Software Developer

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPS is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) contractor and holds ISO 9001 quality standard certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, coding, testing, and debugging of software applications.
• Collaborate with Product Owner(s), product team members, and senior developers to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in accordance with established coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in existing systems and applications.
• Contribute to technical documentation including system design, user guides, and release notes.
• Attend and participate in daily team meetings, execute assigned workload, and work within project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Apply a junior-level understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning concepts in software development tasks, including leveraging AI-assisted development tools, contributing to AI-enabled features, and supporting the integration of AI capabilities into applications under guidance of senior team members.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and continuously improve technical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience or familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as .NET, Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, or similar.
• Familiarity with software development concepts including object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Hold or have the ability to acquire a government security clearance; requires U.S. citizenship.

Skills

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of databases and data structures (SQL or NoSQL).
• Knowledge of web development frameworks or libraries (e.g., React, Angular, .NET, Spring) is preferred.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts, AI-assisted development tools, or modern AI capabilities in software applications.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and defects.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt in a fast-paced development environment.

Pay

$90k - $120K

Additional Information

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.
• Physical demands include maintaining a constant state of mental alertness; sitting for prolonged periods with frequent opportunity to move about.
• Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must be able to obtain access to military installations.
• BSNC gives hiring preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.