Junior Software Developer (CACI International) — United States

About the Opportunity

CACI’s growing Agile Digital Solutions Operating Group is seeking a Junior Software Developer to support the modernization of enterprise business solutions used by NASA. You’ll work closely with senior engineers, product owners, and data platform specialists to develop, test, and maintain capabilities for the Agency Data Catalog and Open Innovation Products. This role is ideal for an early-career developer who is passionate about modern software engineering, cloud technologies, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of software using established practices, including version control, code reviews, documentation, and automated testing

• Implement features and enhancements for the Agency Data Catalog and Open Innovation Products under the guidance of senior team members

• Develop and maintain integrations between enterprise systems through APIs, data ingestion pipelines, and database connections

• Support cloud-based development, deployment, and operations within secure environments

• Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and product stakeholders to deliver user-focused capabilities

• Troubleshoot application issues, investigate defects, and participate in root cause analysis and resolution

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including user stories, implementation notes, and configuration documentation

• Participate in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives

• Learn and apply best practices in CI/CD, infrastructure automation, code quality, and secure software development

• Work effectively in a fully remote team by communicating proactively, managing your workload independently, and delivering on commitments

• Maintain a professional home office with reliable internet and the ability to participate fully in virtual meetings and development work

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree)

• Experience developing software in Python through jobs, internships, coursework, or personal projects

• Experience with relational databases and writing SQL queries

• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle, Git, and Agile methodologies

• Basic understanding of web services, REST APIs, and data-driven applications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Persistence and resourcefulness in working through unfamiliar technical problems

• Ability to learn new technologies quickly in a collaborative environment

• Strong accountability and ability to work independently in a remote-first setting

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality work

• Ability to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust background investigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, academic, or project experience building software or data-driven solutions

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools

• Exposure to data management, data catalog, metadata, or data governance concepts

• Familiarity with Databricks, Microsoft Purview, Apache Airflow, GitLab, or similar tools

• Experience supporting the federal government

What You Can Expect

• A culture of integrity: A high-performing team dedicated to our customers’ missions and driven by a higher purpose, to ensure the safety of our nation

• An environment of trust: Autonomy through a flexible time-off benefit and robust learning resources

• Continuous growth: Opportunities to advance critical missions and break new ground in your career

Compensation & Benefits

The proposed salary range is $53,100 – $106,300 (national average; final pay depends on location, experience, skills, education, certifications, and contract wage rates). Benefits include healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off.

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.