Junior Front-End Software Developer

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Junior Front-End Software Developer in one of the listed locations: Los Angeles, California | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Dayton, Ohio | Huntsville, Alabama | National Capital Region.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

MTSI is seeking a junior front-end developer to join a small, agile team working on a critical initiative to consolidate multiple standalone web applications into a unified, production-grade platform-a true "single pane of glass" experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow their skills while working on a high-impact application alongside experienced developers.

As part of this team, the candidate will assist in developing, refining, and maintaining the front-end application, integrating functionality from multiple smaller applications into a seamless user experience. The work will be fast-paced and dynamic, especially in the early stages, so we need someone who is adaptable, eager to learn, and excited to contribute. While the lead developer will set the overall direction, this role will play an essential part in implementing new features, refining UI components, and improving application performance.

We are looking for someone with experience in at least one modern JavaScript framework (Vue.js, React, Next.js, etc.). The team is currently using Next.js, but we're open to candidates proficient in other frameworks who can learn quickly. This role will involve writing clean, maintainable code, collaborating on technical decisions, and contributing to UI/UX improvements.

On the DevOps side, this developer will gain exposure to containerized deployments on GCP Cloud Run, working with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and managing application deployments through Git-based workflows (GitLab/GitHub). While deep experience with CI/CD isn't required, the candidate should be comfortable with version control, working in different branches (dev/test/prod), and learning best practices for deployment automation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated junior developer looking to build real-world experience in modern web development, cloud deployments, and scalable application design while working alongside experienced engineers in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You'll be a great fit for this role if:
* You like to be at the forefront of change, working with military, industry, academia, and investment communities to shape the future of technology in the Air Force.
* You like to rapidly modernize, automate, and improve processes.
* You excel at paying attention to detail and providing excellent products in a professional environment.
* You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself.
* You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work.

Responsibilities:
Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

* Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with business goals.
* Design and implement scalable solutions on the Google Cloud Platform, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.
* Participate in agile activities like stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure timely delivery of features.
* Create and maintain reusable component libraries to promote consistency and reusability across multiple projects.
* Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for front-end applications to ensure rapid and reliable deployment cycles.

Qualifications Required:

* 0-3 Years of experience Required
* Experience with a modern front-end framework such as React, Angular, or Vue.js

* Experience with reusable component libraries and design systems
* Basic familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
* Strong knowledge of RESTful and GraphQL APIs
* Proficiency with Git and platforms like GitLab
* Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams
* Entrepreneurial and motivated, with growth determined by the applicant's skill
* U.S. Citizen

Desired skills:

* Back-end development experience
* Data engineering experience, working directly with back-end tech stacks
* Google Cloud Platform Associate Cloud Engineer Certificate or similar cloud certificate
* Experience with Python, Java or any other programming language

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Clearance Requirements:

* A Secret clearance is desired.
* Candidates must be Secret-eligible with an expectation of an interim Secret clearance within 3 months.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

* Applicants should plan on in-person work, but some remote work may be possible based on customer requirements, project needs and travel.
* Occasional travel may be required to government and industry locations.

The pay range for this position in California is $100,000/year to $160,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $100,000/year to $160,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site

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