JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (C++)

Job Summary

Volvit is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Software Developer (C++) to support the development and maintenance of mission-critical analysis applications for the U.S. Navy. This role offers hands-on experience with modern software development practices and contributes to the modernization and sustainment of critical defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Agile Scrum teams to develop, test, and maintain desktop software applications
• Develop software solutions using C++ under the guidance of senior developers and technical leads
• Participate in software design, implementation, debugging, and testing activities
• Apply object-oriented programming principles and software engineering best practices
• Aid in troubleshooting software defects and performance issues
• Support the enhancement and modernization of existing desktop applications
• Develop and maintain technical documentation as required
• Work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, testers, and government stakeholders
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies
• Support software integration, deployment, and sustainment activities

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of software development experience, including professional, internship, academic, military, or personal project experience
• Proficiency in C++ with a focus on desktop application development
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles
• Familiarity with multi-threading, concurrency, or asynchronous programming concepts
• Familiarity with Git source control, including committing, branching, merging, and pull request workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a team environment
• US Citizenship is required
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain one)
• CompTIA Security+ Certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience with desktop application development
• Familiarity with CMake for configuring, building, and managing C++ projects
• Familiarity with modern C++ standards (C++11/14/17/20)
• Familiarity with Python scripting and automation
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience is a plus
• Experience supporting government, defense, or regulated environments
• Active Top Secret Clearance is a plus