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Jr. Software Engineer
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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$113,778 / year median in Alabama
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
• Modify existing
Source Code:
Modify, test, and maintain existing application software in various languages such as Python and Java.
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Write Clean Code:
Develop, test, and maintain application software in Python and Java.
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Cross-Platform Deployment:
Build and deploy software solutions ensuring full compatibility across Linux and Windows operating systems.
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Support Simulation Systems:
Assist in integrating software components into hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) frameworks and digital modeling setups.
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Testing & Debugging:
Perform automated and manual code verification, running debugging routines to isolate and resolve system defects.
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Rapid Prototyping:
Collaborate with senior engineers to rapidly build, test, and iterate software prototypes for mission-critical applications.
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Documentation:
Maintain clear, concise internal documentation for software architectures, APIs, and deployment configurations.
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Computer Systems:
Basic ability to install and operate SW on Windows, WINSERV, and LINUX based computers, programs required to support training system architectures. Including the ability to update product licenses, extract log/bat files, and other basic maintenance functions. Minimum Experience 0-2 Years Required Skills
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Concepts:
Exposure to distributed systems, modeling & simulation concepts, or hardware/software interface integration.
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Development Tools:
Familiarity with integrated development environments (IDEs) like Intelli
J IDEA, VS
Code, Google Gemini, or PyCharm.
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Compliance:
Basic understanding of secure coding practices and configuration management.