Junior Software Engineer

Remote (Remote)

Overview
Metronome is seeking a Junior Software Engineer with an interest in backend development to support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of modern web applications for mission-driven programs. This role is ideal for an engineer who is excited to build technical depth, contribute to production software systems, and grow within a collaborative Agile team environment. The engineer in this role will help deliver reliable, maintainable, and scalable solutions aligned with customer, mission, and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, integration, and maintenance of web applications and backend services

• Support implementation of APIs, data processing components, and application features under the guidance of senior engineers

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in support of mission and customer requirements

• Troubleshoot defects, support system reliability, and assist with performance improvements

• Participate in Agile activities including sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospectives, and code reviews

• Collaborate with engineers, product stakeholders, and cross-functional teammates to deliver software solutions aligned with operational and business objectives

• Learn and apply engineering best practices related to software quality, testing, deployment, security, and operational readiness

• Use modern engineering tools, including AI-assisted development tools, to improve productivity and code quality while following team standards, review practices, and security requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• 0-2 years of software development experience

• Experience may come from internships, coursework, research, personal projects, or professional roles

• Active Secret Clearance