Associate Software (Full-Stack) Developer

VTG is seeking an early-career Associate Software Engineer to support the development of the Supply Chain Illumination and Program Risk (SCIPR) application. The role focuses on full-stack development, data integration, risk analytics, Agile collaboration, and documentation supporting DoD mission requirements.

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack features for the SCIPR web application
• Build and enhance front-end components using React to deliver intuitive, data-rich user experiences
• Develop backend services and APIs using Python
• Integrate structured and unstructured data sources to support supply chain risk analytics
• Collaborate within an Agile/Scrum team using Jira for backlog management and sprint execution
• Maintain code quality, version control, and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
• Support data modeling and visualization efforts aligned to DoD risk taxonomies
• Participate in requirements refinement, sprint planning, and technical design discussions
• Contribute to documentation required for Risk Management Framework (RMF) alignment and auditability

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 1-5 years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or early professional experience may be considered)
• Proficiency in Python for backend development
• Experience building front-end applications using React (or similar modern JS frameworks)
• Familiarity with Git-based version control (GitLab preferred)
• Exposure to Agile development practices and tools such as Jira
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or DoD platforms such as DENIX/COSMOS equivalents)
• Exposure to data analytics, data pipelines, or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js)
• Basic competency in Bash scripting and Linux environments, including command-line operations and file system navigation
• Familiarity with web application deployment using Docker and Docker Compose, or equivalent containerization tools

Benefits:

• Directly supports DoD supply chain resilience and readiness
• High visibility with senior stakeholders; strong upward mobility into senior engineering, product, or analytics roles
• Opportunity to contribute to a flagship capability aligned with national-level supply chain initiatives