Junior Software Engineer - Huntsville Alabama

Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our nation.

Davidson is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support the SCALE (Supply Chain Analytics and Logistics Environment) development program in Huntsville, AL. SCALE is a data-driven analytics platform integrating procurement, logistics, and forecasting operations to enable predictive and prescriptive decision-making for the Department of War. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building scalable, secure, and data-centric software solutions in an Agile development environment. The role is part of a cross-functional team focused on building a secure, scalable, and data-driven environment supporting enterprise-level analytics and AI readiness. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with relational databases.

Job Responsibilities:

The Junior Software Engineer will assist in the design, development, and implementation of web-based applications, APIs, and microservices supporting the SCALE platform. This includes:

• Support the development of data pipelines, REST APIs, and integrations between databases and other analytic components.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews and testing.
• Assist in containerization and deployment of application components within a DevSecOps pipeline.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner and other engineers to translate requirements into development tasks and working software.
• Support the integration of dashboards and data services through back-end code enhancements and secure data exchange.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint goals.
• Experiment with innovative ideas and technologies to expand the realm of possible
• Self-organize and contribute to Agile ceremonies and iterative development
• Collaborate and visualize concepts effectively (e.g., whiteboarding, technical diagrams, 1-pagers)
• Manage relational databases and data pipelines to integrate data from multiple sources; ensuring integrity, consistency, and traceability
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities across procurement and logistics data.
• Support the design and compliance of data governance standards.
• Embrace continuous learning and contribute to shared technical architectural growth

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 1-4 years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, C++, Java, or similar).
• Experience developing in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Understanding of full software lifecycle development practices, including code reviews, unit testing, and version control.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and database interaction (SQL, PostgreSQL, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with SQL for data extraction, transformation, and relational schema design.
• Ability to derive meaningful insights from large, complex datasets and communicate them visually and verbally.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within an Agile environment.

Desired Competencies:

• Exposure to data analytics platforms, or services supporting visualization tools.
• Experience with Git, Gitlab, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Understanding of containerization, microservices, and cloud deployment concepts.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with web frameworks (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, React, or Angular).
• Familiarity with machine learning pipelines and preparing data for AI/ML analytics.
• Understanding of DOW security requirements and secure coding practices.

Clearance:

• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance (not required to start)