[Hiring] Junior Software Developer - Backend @Trilogy Innovations

Role Description

Trilogy Innovations is looking for a talented Junior-level Software Developer to support a high-visibility federal modernization program — all while working 100% remotely. This is your chance to join a fast-growing, collaborative team and play a direct role in transforming large-scale, mission-critical government IT systems.

You’ll work on impactful projects that modernize legacy platforms, introduce cutting-edge cloud technologies, and deliver solutions that make a real difference for end users across the country. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and want your work to have purpose and scale, this role is built for you.

This role requires at least a Secret Security Clearance, and primary work location is remote.

What you will do:

• Develop, create, and modify computer applications software or specialized utility programs.
• Develop microservices in a cloud native environment.
• Operate an enterprise scale production system. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues.
• Analyze user needs to develop robust software solutions aligned with business and mission goals.
• Analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
• Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis, and distributed system design.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and mentoring of junior developers to promote engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including DevOps, QA, Security, Product, and Architecture.

High-level objectives include, but are not limited to the following:

• Migrate all current-system functionality from the mainframes and operate within a cloud-based environment (AWS GovCloud).
• Transition investigative search capabilities to Elasticsearch or similar technologies to improve speed and analytical capabilities for law enforcement users.
• Build new microservices using OpenShift based container platforms following scalable, cloud native patterns.
• Implement full stack components where applicable, supporting UI integration layers using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Support integration with event driven architectures and high throughput data processing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years of work experience or Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Active Tier 3 Secret clearance (or higher).
• Strong proficiency in Java and Object-Oriented programming.
• Experience developing microservices, REST APIs, and cloud native applications.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and automated deployments.
• Experience designing, developing, and operating solutions in AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Experience with event driven architectures and two or more of the following:
• Apache Kafka
• Pub/Sub patterns
• Streaming
• Event sourcing
• Experience operating within GitOps practices (GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ArgoCD, etc.).
• Experience working within Agile frameworks, including participation in Scrum/SAFe ceremonies.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).

Requirements

• Demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude and a commitment to team success.
• Take pride in delivering high-quality, reliable software that supports a mission-critical system.
• Demonstrate accountability for assigned work and shared team outcomes.
• Engage constructively in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions.
• Maintain a strong work ethic, professionalism, and respect for teammates, stakeholders, and mission priorities.
• Adapt to change and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance bonus eligibility.
• 401k with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Professional development programs.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Company Description

At Trilogy Innovations, we believe strong teams build meaningful solutions. We deliver high quality systems and software engineering services across public and private sectors, supporting complex and mission critical environments with integrity, collaboration, and care.

Since 2010, our talented team has partnered with organizations such as the FBI, U.S. Air Force, NASA, Department of Education, Department of Energy, DHS, SOCOM, and leading private sector clients. We are known for combining technical excellence with a thoughtful, people first approach.

At Trilogy, you will work alongside smart, committed professionals in a supportive, learning oriented environment. We value innovation, accountability, and continuous growth, and we encourage our people to bring both expertise and humanity to the work they do.

If you are looking to contribute to impactful work while growing your skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking organization, Trilogy Innovations is a place where you can do just that.