Associate Software Developer — Recent Graduates

Description

10 Openings | Arlington, VA | Full-Time, Onsite

Start Your Technology Career with Training, Mentorship, and Real Opportunity

Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI), a two-time USA TODAY Top Workplaces awardee, a Washington Top Workplaces honoree, and an eight-time Inc. 5000 honoree, is seeking bright, curious, and highly motivated recent graduates and early-career professionals to join our growing technology team. We are looking for high-potential individuals who are eager to learn, enjoy solving difficult problems, and want to build a long-term career in software development. You do not need to know every technology on your first day. We hire for intelligence, curiosity, work ethic, problem-solving ability, and potential-and we invest in people who are ready to invest in themselves. Selected candidates will receive structured technical training, hands-on mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced developers on large-scale, mission-critical enterprise systems. You will gain experience with enterprise application development, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, databases, system integration, testing, and Agile delivery.

PeopleSoft experience is a plus but not required. We will provide training and mentoring.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in structured technical training and hands-on development assignments
• Learn PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Engine, SQL, and related enterprise technologies
• Develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain software applications and system components
• Assist with application enhancements, interfaces, reports, data conversions, and integrations
• Write clean, reliable, and well-documented code
• Investigate software defects and help identify root causes and solutions
• Work closely with senior developers, technical leads, analysts, testers, and other team members
• Participate in Agile planning, daily stand-ups, demonstrations, and retrospective meetings
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and development practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, information systems, engineering, mathematics, data science, or a related technical field
• Recent graduate or early-career candidate with a strong interest in software development
• Basic programming experience gained through coursework, internships, research, personal projects, hackathons, or employment
• Understanding of fundamental programming concepts, databases, algorithms, or software-development principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively within a team
• Dependable, self-motivated, and receptive to coaching and feedback
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Arlington, Virginia
• U.S. citizenship is required

Preference will be given to local candidates and candidates who are willing to relocate to the Arlington, Virginia area.

Desired Skills

Experience or coursework in one or more of the following areas is a plus:

• PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, PeopleCode, or other enterprise application platforms
• Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C++, C#, or another programming language
• SQL, relational databases, data modeling, or data analysis
• Artificial intelligence, generative AI, or machine learning
• AWS or another cloud-computing platform
• Web applications, APIs, microservices, or system integrations
• Git, Azure DevOps, or other source-code and work-management tools
• Automated testing, DevOps, or continuous integration and deployment
• Agile, Scrum, or SAFe development environments

Professional software-development experience is not required. We are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate initiative through technical projects, independent learning, internships, research, or other accomplishments.

Why Start Your Career at SFI?

At SFI, you will not be placed in a position and expected to figure everything out alone. You will receive training, mentoring, practical experience, and access to a broad professional-development ecosystem.

Our employees benefit from:

• Structured onboarding, technical training, and ongoing mentoring
• Internal technical workshops and brown-bag learning sessions
• Tuition reimbursement for approved continuing education
• Internal Agile and Scaled Agile training
• Opportunities to pursue technical and professional certifications
• Exposure to cloud, AI, enterprise applications, geospatial technology, cybersecurity, DevOps, and modern software engineering
• Access to experienced professionals across multiple technical disciplines
• Opportunities to take on greater responsibility as skills and confidence grow
• Internal mobility and long-term career-growth opportunities

SFI is a Scaled Agile Gold Partner, an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner, a ServiceNow Partner, and an Esri Partner. We also maintain relationships with a broad range of technology and industry partners.

These partnerships provide employees with opportunities to learn from established technology ecosystems, develop in-demand skills, pursue certifications, and gain exposure to tools and platforms used across the industry.

Early-career developers at SFI can:

• Build valuable PeopleSoft and enterprise application expertise
• Learn directly from experienced technical leaders and practitioners
• Gain exposure to AI, AWS, ServiceNow, Esri, Agile, DevOps, and other technologies
• Work on meaningful, large-scale systems
• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing and innovation activities
• Develop both technical and professional skills
• Build a strong foundation for a long-term technology career

We believe the best developers are not simply the people who already know the most. They are the people who learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, take ownership, and continuously improve.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $50,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on education, demonstrated technical ability, internships, relevant experience, and other qualifications.

This is a full-time W-2 position with a comprehensive employee-benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional training and development
• Monthly parking for employees working onsite
• Additional employee benefits and programs

About SFI

Spatial Front, Inc. is a rapidly growing technology company supporting important federal missions.

SFI is a:

• Two-time USA TODAY Top Workplaces awardee
• Washington Top Workplaces honoree
• Eight-time Inc. 5000 honoree
• Scaled Agile Gold Partner
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner
• ServiceNow Partner
• Esri Partner

SFI is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, open collaboration, and lifelong learning. We provide employees with opportunities to develop new skills, work with modern technologies, and build meaningful long-term careers.

Additional Information

• Location: Arlington/Crystal City, Virginia
• Work Environment: Full-time, onsite position
• Employment Type: Full-time, W-2
• Salary Range: $50,000-$80,000
• 401K
• Relocation: Local candidates are preferred; candidates willing to relocate to the Arlington area are encouraged to apply
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required
• PeopleSoft Experience: A plus but not required; training and mentoring will be provided
• No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions
• SFI participates in E-Verify

Spatial Front, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Join Us

We are hiring multiple developers and encourage high-potential recent graduates to apply, even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.

If you are smart, motivated, eager to learn, and ready to work hard, we want to hear from you.

Start your software-development career with a company that will train you, mentor you, challenge you, and give you the opportunity to grow.