✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Junior Software Developer - Short Term / Temp - Remote

at Riptide Technology

Onsite Posted March 14, 2026
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Position Details

Type Contract
Experience entry
Exp. Years 2+ years
Education BS in Computer Science (Preferred)
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves supporting defense-related software systems, including software development, system administration, and cloud migration, with a focus on AI/ML integration and security compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software applications
  • Support cloud migration
  • Implement AI/ML tools
  • Maintain secure coding standards
  • Provide system support

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes JavaScript, Python, Docker, REST APIs, cloud migration, and AI/ML tools, primarily supporting government defense systems.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an entry-level software developer with 2+ years of experience in web development, familiar with JavaScript and Python, and holding an active DoD Secret security clearance. They should have a background in government software projects and be adaptable to working in defense environments.

Must-Have Skills

JavaScriptPythonDockerREST APIsActive DoD - Secret Security Clearance

Nice-to-Have Skills

Government Software DevelopmentAI/ML toolsSystems EngineeringSystem Testing

Tools & Platforms

DockerREST APIsGovernment Systems

Required Skills

JavaScriptPythonDockerREST APIssecure coding standardsgovernment regulationsAgileScrumsystem administrationdatabase administrationAIML

Hard Skills

JavaScriptPythonDockerREST APIsSystems EngineeringSoftware EngineeringSystem AdministrationDatabase AdministrationCloud MigrationArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningSecure Coding StandardsGovernment RegulationsAgileScrum

Soft Skills

Customer SupportTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunicationTechnical SupportPlanningSchedulingAdaptability

Certifications

Required

Active DoD - Secret Security Clearance

Industry & Role

Industry Defense
Job Function Software development and system support for defense systems
Role Subtype Systems Administrator
Tech Domains Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Docker, Python, JavaScript, REST APIs, Cybersecurity

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Active DoD - Secret
Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

software developerJavaScriptPythonDockerREST APIssystem administrationdatabase administrationcloud migrationAIMLgovernment software developmentsecure coding standardsgovernment regulationsAgileScrumsecurity clearancegovernment systemssoftware engineering

Deal Breakers

Lack of active DoD - Secret clearance, No experience with Docker or REST APIs, No government software development experience, No security clearance

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