Remote New

Junior Software Engineer/Data Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States
Jul 10, 2026
*US citizenship and Active Secret Clearance required* MTSI is seeking to hire a Junior Software/Data Engineer who will be responsible for building and maintaining enterprise data architectures, pipelines, and microservices for the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). You will facilitate operations within a secure cloud environment (DevSecOps), actively collaborate with government stakeholders inside an Agile framework, and ensure stakeholder requirements are understood and implemented in a way that enhances the AFRL mission to transition new technologies to the warfighter. Required Qualifications US citizenship and Active Secret Clearance 2+ years of experience supporting data engineering, software development, analytics, or related technical environments Associates or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or related technical field Experience with Agile development activities Experience with Python and modern frontend development systems such as React and Django Experience with cloud-native technologies, containerization, or Kubernetes-based environments Experience with DevSecOps workflows and version control platforms such as Git Comfort with Linux software development environments Ability to communicate effectively in remote and in-person team settings Active Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: Independent self-starter and learner Experience operating in a collaborative environment Familiarity with Elasticsearch or metadata tagging/search solutions Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as ArgoCD Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Microsoft Azure Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and transition to production environments Understanding of AI training, integration, and MLOps. The pay range for this position ins $90,000/year to $130,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled. #LI-JJ1 Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.