Computer Scientist (Jr)

Jr. Computer Scientists

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy front-end and back-end solutions in a secure, scalable DoD environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to support iterative delivery of software capabilities
• Integrate interactive data visualizations and AI/ML-powered APIs to enhance mission effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with DoD development standards, branding, and cybersecurity best practices
• Manage application state, session storage, and RBAC for secure user experiences
• Build and maintain data pipelines and backend services using modern frameworks
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and DevSecOps workflows

Required Technical Skills

Candidates must have experience with several of the following (depth expected to vary by role seniority):

• Active DoD secret security clearance
• 3 plus years experience
• Bachelors in computer science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• Prior military service or experience supporting military programs
• Previous work on DoD software development projects
• Familiarity with secure deployment pipelines and DevSecOps principles

Front-End Development

• React / React Native
• HTML, JavaScript / TypeScript
• Charting frameworks (eCharts, D3, PowerBI)
• RBAC, session storage, and state management
• Familiarity with DoD branding and UX guidelines

Back-End & Data

• Python, FastAPI
• SQL / SQLite
• Modular architecture and event/queue systems
• Data pipelines and services integration
• AI/ML API integration
• Experience with Vantage/Foundry platforms (preferred)