Junior Full Stack Developer

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Full Stack Developer to join our development team and grow their skills on our existing web application. This role is ideal for a developer looking to advance their career while working closely with senior developers and learning enterprise-level application development. You'll contribute to our ASP.NET Core and React application while receiving mentorship and guidance in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

Development & Maintenance

· Work on assigned features and bug fixes for our web application built with ASP.NET Core backend and React frontend with Material UI

· Contribute to development and testing activities under the guidance of senior developers

· Assist with troubleshooting issues and implementing fixes

· Learn and apply code refactoring techniques to improve code quality

· Follow established coding standards and best practices

· Participate in code reviews to learn from experienced team members

Infrastructure & DevOps

· Learn deployment processes on Windows Server using IIS

· Assist with testing updates and patches in development environments

· Help monitor application logs and report issues to senior team members

· Gain exposure to Windows Authentication implementation and security practices

Stakeholder Collaboration

· Participate in meetings with Business Analyst and users to understand requirements

· Ask clarifying questions to ensure proper understanding of assigned tasks

· Provide status updates on assigned work

· Learn Agile/Scrum methodologies through active participation in ceremonies

· Shadow senior developers during user interactions to learn effective communication techniques

Documentation & Communication

· Document code and features you develop

· Maintain clear communication about progress and blockers

· Ask questions and seek help when encountering technical challenges

· Take notes during technical discussions to support learning

Required Qualifications

Education

· Bachelor's Degree in an IT-related discipline OR equivalent practical experience

Technical Skills

· Foundational knowledge of .NET and C# programming

· Basic experience with ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Core

· Exposure to React and TypeScript for front-end development

· Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals

· Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases

· Experience with Visual Studio or willingness to learn Visual Studio 2022

· Basic knowledge of version control with Git

· Understanding of web development concepts (HTTP, REST APIs, etc.)

· Eagerness to learn modern front-end tooling (Vite, React Query, Material UI, Node.js)

Professional Skills

· Strong desire to learn and grow as a developer

· Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision

· Good problem-solving attitude and willingness to tackle challenges

· Basic communication skills with ability to ask good questions

· Ability to work both independently on small tasks and collaboratively with the team

· Openness to feedback and continuous improvement

· Basic time management and task prioritization skills

Experience

· 2-5 years of web development experience (internships and academic projects may count toward experience)

· Exposure to full stack development or strong interest in learning both front-end and back-end

· Some experience working with existing codebases

· Basic understanding of software development lifecycle

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.