ValidaTek, Inc. Looking for Junior Software Developer at Washington, DC Full Time

Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs new and existing software systems and/or applications for market sale or large-scale proprietary software for internal use. Serve as technical expert on development projects. Participates in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design. Writes technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements. Supports, maintains, and documents software functionality. Identifies and evaluates new technologies for implementation. Analyzes code to find causes of errors and revise programs as needed. Participates in software design meetings and analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Writes, modifies, and debugs software for client applications.
• Develops, plans, analyzes, and designs products, and programs computer software that requires research.
• Utilizes advance knowledge in the field of computer science or software engineering along with advanced knowledge of software development and methodologies.
• Performs software and system testing procedures, bug verification, release testing, and beta support.
• Performs complex release testing and beta support for assigned projects and resolves problems found in the software.
• Prepares documentation required of the product.
• Consults with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Knowledge – Applies knowledge through education or past experience. Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts.
• Problem Solving – Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.
• Discretion/Latitude – Work is closely supervised. Follows specific, detailed instructions and guidelines.
• Impact – Contributions are usually task-related activities. Errors or failure to achieve results do not have serious effect on organization, schedules or programs.
• Liaison/Leadership – Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other staff in the section or group.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.